Govt body issues notice to Uber for ‘advance tip’, consumer affairs minister terms practice unethical

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued a notice to ride-hailing platform Uber for ‘advance tip’ — a feature through which the app lets users pay tips to drivers prior to booking rides.

In a post on X, union minister for consumer affairs Prahlad Joshi wrote, “The practice of ‘Advance Tip’ is deeply concerning. Forcing or nudging users to pay a tip in advance, for faster service is unethical and exploitative. Such actions fall under unfair trade practices. Tip is given as a token of appreciation not as a matter of right, after the…