Govt probes Ola and Uber

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.
Ola, Uber under fire: Government probes ‘unfair’ price discrimination between iPhone and Android users
The controversy began after reports and social media posts suggested that cab fares for identical routes and timings were higher when booked through iPhones compared to Android devices.
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".
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 Uber and Ola charge iPhone and Android users different fares for same trips?
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has issued directed the Department of Consumer Affairs through the Central Consumer Protection Authority to issue a notice to both Uber and Ola. But what happened?
Govt notice to Ola, Uber over 'differential pricing' for Apple, Android users
Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to cab aggregators Uber and Ola for allegedly charging different fares based on mobile operating systems. This action follows a report showing fare discrepancies on Android and iPhones.
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.
Centre issues notice to Ola, Uber for different prices on Android and iPhones
The Centre has issued a notice to Ola and Uber after users complained about price discrepancies between Android and iPhone apps.
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.
Centre sends notice to Ola, Uber over different pricing for iPhone, Android commuters
Leading taxi aggregators Ola and Uber have been served notices by the Department of Consumer Affairs over differential pricing for Android and iPhone commuters, seeking responses from the online cab-hailing platforms,
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."
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