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.

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.

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?

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.