Politics● LowSep 19 · Sep 19, 2026, 3:55 PM
Bengaluru passengers welcome government move against advance tipping, drivers seek fairer fares
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from The Hindu · South Asia
The government has directed cab aggregators to stop offering advance tipping options before a ride is booked, describing the practice as misleading and unfair.
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