What is Uber Advance tip and why is it trendy on Twitter?

A new tip option in the Uber app has caused controversy and made both users of the social media and government agencies aware of. The function that indicates that drivers can add a tip before the trip begins in exchange for faster service is now under official examination.The Centralconsumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has published Uber a message in which the ethics of chair customers were questioned in order to pay additional better service.Tip before the journey?Users who book a trip to Uber have recently come across a message that offers a “advance tip” option. The app shows fixed tips – 50, RS 75 and RS 100 – together with a message with the inscription: “Add a tip for a faster collection. A driver can accept this trip if you add a tip.”In the platform it is also mentioned that “the driver receives 100% of the tip” and warns that the tip cannot be changed. The move has triggered a widespread debate online, whereby many questioned whether the tip should influence the availability or speed of the service.The Union Minister of Consumer, Pralhad Joshi, stood strongly against the feature and described it “unethical” and a “exploitative” business. He went to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote: “The practice of the 'Advance Tips' is deeply worrying. Forcing or nauseating users, paying a tip for a faster service in advance is unethical and exploitative. Such measures fall under unfair trading practices. Tip is given as a sign of appreciation, not to the right, according to the service.“”Joshi also confirmed that the CCPA acted on this matter: “Knowledge of this had asked CCPA to check it, and today CCPA published a message to @Uber in this regard to seek explanations from the platform.”Call fair digital practicesThe minister also emphasized that all digital platforms must be a priority. “Fairness, transparency and accountability must be confirmed in all customer interactions,” said Joshi in his post.

This is not the first time that Uber is in the spotlight. In January, the CCPA had given both Uber and OLA about potential tariff differences that were based on the mobile operating system used on the mobile operating system used, regardless of whether a user was on Android or iOS. At that time, both companies contested any discriminatory pricing.Waiting for Uber's answerFrom now on, Uber has not published a public answer to the message. Since the matter is made aware of both online and at the political level, further developments are expected in the coming days.