India, Aug. 21 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
In yet another action towards protection of consumer rights, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has ordered Rapido (Roppen Transportation Services Pvt. Ltd.) to pay penalty of rs 10,00,000 for publishing misleading advertisement and unfair trade practice.
In addition, the Authority has also directed the online ride hailing platform to ensure that any consumer who availed the "AUTO IN 5 MIN OR GET rs 50" offer and did not receive the promised rs 50 compensation shall be reimbursed the said amount in full without any further delay or condition.
CCPA took cognizance of the misleading advertisements of Rapido that promised consumers "AUTO IN 5 MIN OR G...