Fears for Channel fares increase

摘要

The Competition Commission is concerned the addition of ferry services to Eurotunnel's fixed link operations, through the establishment of MyFerryLink using former SeaFrance tonnage, will increase an already high market share and ultimately result in higher process for cross-Channel travel. The comments come in some provisional findings to the Commission's ongoing investigation, which is due to report in full by 14 April. Inquiry chairman Alasdair Smith, said: It would seem that Eurotunnel moved into the ferry business Pecause it was concerned at the increased competition it would face if another operator (DFDS/ LD Line) bought the assets. Given that the company already holds a market share of over 40 per cent, we are concerned that customers could lose out from Eurotunnel increasing its share even further and being able to raise prices on the tunnel services.'