The Government made clear instructions to the ride-hailing firms, namely Ola, Uber, and Rapido, on Wednesday, and asked them to stop providing the facility of advance tips to passengers.

According to the circular from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, some ride-hailing firms have added the feature to their apps through which the rider was allowed to give an advance tip to the passenger.

According to the circular from the ministry, there is a possibility that this kind of a facility may give the impression to the passengers that giving an advance tip increases the possibility of getting a ride quickly. This facility can also make passengers pay more as a tip during the time of high demand.

The ministry made it clear that it is a voluntary act and the tip depends on the satisfaction level of the passenger regarding the service provided. The passenger will be able to give a tip to the driver after the completion of the journey.

Under no circumstances should asking for or giving a tip in advance be made mandatory. This measure aims to protect passengers from any pressure to pay extra.

The use of cab and ride booking services has grown rapidly in major cities across the country. Fares, estimated travel times, and other charges are already displayed on these platforms. Therefore, the government wants to keep tips completely separate from the actual fare and the ride booking process.

The Government made clear instructions to the ride-hailing firms, namely Ola, Uber, and Rapido, on Wednesday, and asked them to stop providing the facility of advance tips to passengers.

According to the circular from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, some ride-hailing firms have added the feature to their apps through which the rider was allowed to give an advance tip to the passenger.

According to the circular from the ministry, there is a possibility that this kind of a facility may give the impression to the passengers that giving an advance tip increases the possibility of getting a ride quickly. This facility can also make passengers pay more as a tip during the time of high demand.

The ministry made it clear that it is a voluntary act and the tip depends on the satisfaction level of the passenger regarding the service provided. The passenger will be able to give a tip to the driver after the completion of the journey.

Under no circumstances should asking for or giving a tip in advance be made mandatory. This measure aims to protect passengers from any pressure to pay extra.

The use of cab and ride booking services has grown rapidly in major cities across the country. Fares, estimated travel times, and other charges are already displayed on these platforms. Therefore, the government wants to keep tips completely separate from the actual fare and the ride booking process.