Consumer affairs minister slams Uber’s ‘Advance Tip’ feature as unethical

The Minister of Consumer Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, on Wednesday criticized ride-hailing platform Uber for its Advance Tip feature, calling it “unethical and exploitative.” The feature, which prompts users to offer a tip in advance in exchange for quicker service, has sparked regulatory scrutiny.

In a social media post, Joshi said he had directed the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) to examine the matter. Following his instruction, the CCPA issued a notice to Uber seeking a formal explanation.