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.

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.

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

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

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 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,

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.