Ola, Uber and India

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.
Do ride prices differ on iPhone and Androids? India sends notices to Ola, Uber
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to cab aggregators Ola and Uber for allegedly charging different fares for the same destination based on consumers' mobile phone operating systems.
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,

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