Uber, Ola and Indian government

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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Ola And Uber Served Notices: Ministry Probes 'Differential Pricing' Allegations — Are You Overpaying?
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has issued notices to Ola and Uber over allegations of charging consumers differently based on their mobile devices and battery levels. A viral post by a Delhi entrepreneur sparked claims of "differential pricing,
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.
Govt heat on Ola, Uber over differential pricing on iPhone, Android phones
The Central Consumer Protection Authority has issued notices to Ola and Uber over claims of differential pricing based on the type of mobile used, Android or iPhone. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi emphasized zero tolerance for consumer exploitation,

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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 ...
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The Consumer Protection Authority has issued notices to Apple Inc, Ola, and Uber following complaints about iPhone software ...
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 ...
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