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.

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.

Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to Ola and Uber following complaints about price differences for identical rides on Android an

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.

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

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.

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 investigates Ola and Uber for alleged differential pricing, sparking concerns over consumer rights and fair trade practices.

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has launched an investigation into ride-hailing giants Ola and Uber over alleged "differential pricing" practices. Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi called these actions “unfair trade practices” and emphasized the need for transparency.

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.