(Reuters) -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.

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.

The Central Consumer Protection Authority has issued notices to Ola and Uber over claims of differential pricing based on the type of mobile used, Android or iPhone. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi emphasized zero tolerance for consumer exploitation,

The government has issued notices to Ola and Uber regarding their differential pricing practices on iPhone and Android devices.