Uber, Ola and India

India Sends Notices to Uber, Ola Over Pricing Disparity on Apple and Android Phones
(Reuters) -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.
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.
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.
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,
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 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".
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 Ola, Uber over differential pricing on iPhone, Android
The Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to Ola and Uber for allegedly charging customers differential pricing.
Govt Probes Uber And Ola's Dual Pricing Strategies Tied To Smartphone Models
The Indian government investigates Ola and Uber over differential pricing based on device type, ensuring transparency and consumer rights.
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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