Government orders Uber, Rapido to stop asking for tips before ride acceptance
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has instructed ride-hailing platforms such as Rapido and Uber to eliminate any tipping options or interface elements that appear before a trip concludes. The ministry noted that these prompts unfairly sway passenger choices by suggesting that additional payments might lead to better service. It emphasized that tipping must remain completely optional and should only be presented once the ride has finished.