Ola, Rapido on consumer watchdog’s radar for advance tipping after Uber

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has extended its probe into advance tipping feature by ride hailing platforms to Ola Cabs and Rapido as well after serving a notice to Uber for the same, stated Union consumer affairs minister Pralhad Joshi.

In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Joshi confirmed the action in response to a post alerting him that the two homegrown ride hailing platforms are also pushing passengers to tip drivers in advance.

Joshi stated that Ola and Rapid “will also be served notice if they are…