Indian ride-hailing firm Ola Consumer on Friday said it does not set fares based on a user's phone model, a day after global rival Uber denied allegations of differential pricing for Android and Apple 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.

Ola and Uber have denied allegations of differential pricing based on mobile operating systems after receiving notices from the Central Consumer Protection Authority. Both companies stated they follow a homogeneous pricing structure and are keen to cooperate with the CCPA to resolve any misunderstandings regarding consumer rights.

Cab-hailing platforms Ola and Uber have responded to the allegations of fare discrepancies based on the type of mobile phone used and have responded firmly denying said allegations on Friday.What Is The Controversy?

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.

Ola and Uber get CCPA notices for allegedly charging consumers different prices depending upon whether they used Android or iOS phones

The Central Consumer Protection Authority has issued notices to Ola and Uber over claims of differential pricing based on the type of mobile used, Android or iPhone. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi emphasized zero tolerance for consumer exploitation,