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.

(Reuters) -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.

Cab aggregators Ola and Uber have denied allegations of fare discrimination based on customers' mobile phone models. Both companies have stated that their pricing structures are uniform regardless of the device used.

India's CCPA investigates Ola and Uber over alleged price disparities between iOS and Android users. Uber denies claims, stating ride prices aren't based on phone models. The issue gained traction after users reported differing fares,

Prahlad Joshi, while replying to a news report about Uber and Ola's differential pricing for iPhone and Android phones, had said there was "zero tolerance for consumer exploitation".

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

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.

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?

The denial comes a day after the Centre slapped notices over allegations that Apple users were being charged higher prices for rides of similar distances.