印度当局调查乘车公司对“预付费”做法的看法,认为这种做法不公平。 Indian authorities probe ride-hailing firms over "advance tipping" practice deemed unfair.

印度当局正在调查Uber、Ola和Rapido等乘车应用程序, Indian authorities are investigating ride-hailing apps like Uber, Ola, and Rapido over their "advance tipping" practice, which prompts users to pay tips upfront for faster service. 消费者事务部长Pralhad Joshi将这称为“不公平的贸易实践”。 Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi has labeled this an "unfair trade practice." 批评者认为这是价格下跌,而公司则声称它鼓励司机。 Critics view it as price gouging, while the companies claim it incentivizes drivers. 中央消费者保护局正在向这些公司寻求解释,因为它们担心执法不力和驾驶员被归类为独立承包商。 The Central Consumer Protection Authority is seeking explanations from these firms, amid concerns over weak law enforcement and the classification of drivers as independent contractors.