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Should Vancouver enforce transparent pricing? (self.vancouver)

submitted 2 years ago by zephyreks to c/vancouver

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Many restaurants in Vancouver have begun to tack on fees (mandatory 18% service charge, mandatory 7% kitchen service fee, etc.)

Given that these costs are NOT optional and cannot be opted out of, shouldn't they be considered a part of the cost of a purchase? Shouldn't the fees be reflected in the price listed on the menu? Transparent pricing means that we know how much we can actually expect to spend on something. It gives consumers more information to make decisions.

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Absolutely. If it’s not optional it must be listed. I’m in Japan right now absolutely adoring full meals for under $10 and no tipping.

Don’t think I’ll be tipping when I come back. It only encourages the practise.

[–] rab 3 points 2 years ago

In czechia right now doing the same thing, absolutely incredible

Meanwhile my local liquor store in Victoria prompts for tip on the machine LOL

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 years ago (1 children)

100%, it should be illegal anywhere to not show the final price on the menu. If they write $5 on the wall, you should be able to pay with only a $5 bill.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

Totally agree. All prices listed for food and any other purchase or service should be tax-in and fee-in prices.