Economy
Government Orders Cab Aggregators To Halt Advance Tipping Options
The Hindu18h
THE BRIEF
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The government ordered ride-hailing platforms to discontinue advance tipping options before booking rides, labeling the practice misleading and unfair.
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The directive follows a ₹10 lakh penalty slapped by the Central Consumer Protection Authority on Rapido for unfair practices, with investigations into Uber and Ola ongoing.
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The consumer affairs secretary emphasized that tipping must remain entirely voluntary and at the discretion of consumers after a completed ride.