The CCPA has issued a notice to Uber for its advance tipping feature, labeled an unfair trade practice. Tips should be voluntary post-service, says the Consumer Affairs Minister.

The Indian government is planning to issue a notice to Rapido for allegedly charging extra in the name of advance tips from users to increase their chances of booking a ride ...

Uber faces scrutiny over its new 'advance tip' feature. The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) questions the ethics of this practice. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi calls it unethical and ...

The Central Consumer Protection Authority has issued a notice to Uber regarding its 'advance tip' feature, labeling it as an unethical and unfair trade practice. Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad ...

Ola Cabs, Uber and Rapido's advance-tipping feature, using which users can ensure that they get a ride by paying a tip in ...

Uber is not the only one that has been accused of such unfair practices. According to India Today, Rapido is also likely to face government scrutiny for its Advance Tip feature. The CCPA can ...

Union minister Pralhad Joshi, in an X post, said that Uber's “Advance Tip” feature is unethical and falls under “unfair trade practices”. Union food and consumer affairs minister Pralhad ...

New Delhi: The Centre has issued a notice to Uber India over its “advance tip” feature, calling it an unfair and exploitative trade practice that undermines consumer rights. The Central ...

Such actions fall under unfair trade practices. Tip is given as a token of appreciation not as a matter of right, after the service.” The CCPA has asked Uber to respond to the notice within 15 ...

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued a notice to Uber over allegations of encouraging users to pay advance tips for better service. Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi ...

Union Minister of Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi called Uber’s ‘Advance Tip’ that nudges customers to tip the drivers an “unethical and exploitative” practice. He also added that he had ...

There was no immediate response from Uber on the matter. In a post on X, Mr Joshi said: "The practice of 'Advance Tip' is deeply concerning. Forcing or nudging users to pay a tip in advance ...