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India sends notices to Uber, Ola over pricing disparity on Apple and Android phones
An Indian government body has sent notices to ride-hailing firms Ola and Uber over alleged differential pricing for Android and Apple phones, the country's consumer affairs minister, Pralhad Joshi, said in a post on X on Thursday.
Govt issues notice to Uber, Ola over differential fares for iPhone & Android users
Prahlad Joshi, while replying to a news report about Uber and Ola's differential pricing for iPhone and Android phones, had said there was "zero tolerance for consumer exploitation".
Government issues notice to Ola, Uber for showing differential pricing
The government has issued a notice to Ola and Uber after numerous posts on social media went viral, showing different prices on various smartphones. The government has sought details on factors influencing these prices.
Uber, Ola Get Notices Over iPhone, Android Differential Pricing Claims
The Department of Consumer Affairs has issued notices to major cab aggregators Ola and Uber over speculation of differential pricing, i.e., customers are quoted different taxi fares based on the make of the mobile phone - iPhone or Android - used.
Government Issues Notices To Ola, Uber On Allegations Of Charging Different Fares For iPhone And Android Users
Union Minister of Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi stepped in, directing the CCPA to investigate Ola, Uber, and Rapido for alleged "unfair trade practices" and a "blatant disregard" for consumer rights to transparency.
Ola, Uber issued notice over fare differences on iOS, Android
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has served notices to ride-hailing giants Ola and Uber after complaints of fare discrepancies on Android and iOS devices. The move was announced by Consumer Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi. He said the Department of Consumer Affairs has sought responses from both companies on the matter.
Uber denies implementing phone model-based pricing in India
Uber said it does not set ride prices based on a user's phone model, shortly after an Indian government body alleged that the ride-hailing giant and its domestic rival Ola use differential pricing for Android and Apple phones.
Do ride prices differ on iPhone and Androids? India sends notices to Ola, Uber
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to cab aggregators Ola and Uber for allegedly charging different fares for the same destination based on consumers' mobile phone operating systems.
Ola and Uber in Trouble! CCPA flags differential pricing on iPhone vs. Android
Meanwhile, Ravikumar called for greater transparency, stating, "If factors like estimated time, distance, and ride modes are consistent, users should not face discrimination based on their device."
India sends notices to ride-hailing apps Ola, Uber over 'differential pricing'
An Indian government body has sent notices to ride-hailing firms Ola and Uber over alleged differential pricing for Android and Apple phones, the country's consumer affairs minister, Pralhad Joshi, said in a post on X on Thursday.
Consumer watchdog asks Apple, Ola, Uber to explain glitches, pricing strategy
The national consumer-rights regulator has issued notices to Apple Inc for performance issues on some iPhones as well as asked ride-hailing firms, Ola and Uber, to explain alleged differential pricing on Android and iOS devices.
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