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Consumer regulator fines Ola ₹10 lakh over advance tipping
By Abha Lohia · Editor ·
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BengaluruFounded 2010
- Ola runs a ride-hailing app in India, operated by ANI Technologies, where users book cabs, autos and bike taxis
- The consumer regulator ordered Ola to drop its advance tipping prompt and fined it ₹10 lakh under consumer protection law
- The order says the prompt nudged riders to pay extra before a driver accepted, and Ola must file a compliance report within 15 days
What happened
- The regulator fined Ola ₹10 lakh.
- Ola must stop its advance tipping feature.
- The order is dated 10 November.
- Prompts that pressed riders to pay extra must be removed.
- A compliance report is due within 15 days.
Why it matters
- The regulator called the practice a misleading advertisement and an unfair trade practice.
- The case began with a complaint received in May 2025.
- It shows tighter scrutiny of app design that pushes users to pay more.
The business
- Ola is a ride-hailing app run by ANI Technologies.
- Users book cabs, autos and bike taxis.
The founders
In numbers
₹10 lakhPenalty · 2026
What happens next
- Ola files its compliance report within 15 days.
The numbers around it
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