Ride-hailing company ref=”dofollow” data-ga-onclick=”Inarticle articleshow link click#Tech#href” href=”https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topic/uber” target=”_blank”>Uber faced pushback from the government this week data-ga-onclick=”Inarticle articleshow link click#Tech#href” href=”https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/govt-body-issues-notice-to-uber-for-advance-tip-consumer-affairs-minister-terms-practice-unethical/articleshow/121317515.cms” data-type=”tilCustomLink” target=”_blank”>for its advanced tipping feature, with union minister Pralhad Joshi terming it ‘unethical’.
Let’s take a look at the events.
What’s the feature?
Uber has introduced an “Advance Tip” feature in its app, which allows users to tip drivers before booking a ride, with the suggestion that doing so may lead to faster service. The app prompts users to add a tip of Rs 50, Rs 75, or Rs 100 during the booking process, stating, “Add a tip for faster pickup. A driver may be more likely to accept…
