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flag UK watchdog bans ScotRail ads for false "cheapest tickets" claims, citing lack of proof and consumer harm.

flag The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruled that ScotRail’s claims of offering “the cheapest tickets” and being “unbeatable on price” were misleading, as the company provided no evidence that its fares were consistently lower than competitors’. flag The ASA found the ads discouraged consumers from checking other options, potentially leading them to pay more. flag Although ScotRail argued the messaging encouraged booking directly to avoid third-party fees, the watchdog said such claims must be substantiated. flag The company has since updated its website, apologized, and pledged to improve compliance, while the banned ads must not be used again. flag The ruling is part of a broader crackdown on misleading rail fare claims affecting multiple operators.

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