Ola, Uber and Android

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.
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?
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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.
Centre issues notice to Ola, Uber over alleged fare disparity on iPhone, Android
Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to Ola and Uber following complaints about price differences for identical rides on Android an
Ola, Uber To Face Government Heat Over Different Fares For iOS And Android Users: Details Here
The Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to popular cab services, Ola and Uber, following allegations of varying prices for the same ride depending on whether customers use Android or iOS devices. Consumer Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi announced the development on Thursday.
CCPA notices sent to Ola, Uber over Android-iOS fare differences: Joshi
Differential pricing has stirred widespread discussion online with netizens sharing screenshots of how companies charge different prices for the same product/service from iPhones and Android users
CCPA Investigates Ola, Uber for Differential Pricing
India's Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) is investigating ride-hailing services Ola and Uber for allegedly charging different prices based on the user's mobile operating system.
CCPA Issues Notices to Apple, Ola, Uber Over Software, Price Issues
India's Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to Apple, Ola, and Uber over consumer complaints about software performance and price disparities. Learn more.
Union government sends notices to Uber, Ola over pricing disparity on Apple and Android phones
Union government investigates Ola and Uber for alleged differential pricing, sparking concerns over consumer rights and fair trade practices.
Uber, Ola get notices over price disparities
Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Thursday that the Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to cab aggregators Ola and Uber for alleged differential pricing for identical rides based on the user’s mobile operating system—Android or iOS.
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