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Minister Slams Uber's 'Advance Tip' Feature, CCPA Issues Notice

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May 22, 2025

The Minister of Consumer Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, on Wednesday criticised app-based cab aggregator Uber for its 'Advance Tip' feature, which has become increasingly common on the platform.

- RAKESH KUMAR @New Delhi

In a social media post, Joshi called the practice — where users are prompted to pay a tip in advance in exchange for faster service — "unethical and exploitative". The minister said following his direction, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued a notice to Uber, seeking an explanation regar

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