Ola, Uber and Android

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?
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.
Differential pricing: Uber, Ola, Apple under scanner
Days after a Delhi-based entrepreneur shared his findings on differential pricing by two ride-hailing apps in a series of posts on X, comparing fares across different devices and battery levels, the Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to tech giant Apple Inc.
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.
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.
Uber, Ola face legal notices over alleged pricing based on device type
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs issued notices to ride-hailing platforms Ola and Uber on Thursday, demanding clarification regarding allegations of price variation based on the type of mobile device used for booking rides.
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