January 23, 2025 4:59 PM

CCPA issues notices to Ola, Uber over differential pricing; Apple also under scrutiny

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to cab aggregators Ola and Uber over alleged discrepancies in pricing based on the type of smartphone used by consumers, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, said on Tuesday. In a post on X, Joshi explained that the CCPA's action follows observations of "apparent differential pricing" linked to whether consumers use iPhones or Android devices. "The Department of Consumer Affairs, through the CCPA, has issued noti...