CCPA fines Rapido Rs. 10 lakh for dark pattern, orders it to stop tipping prompts
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) fined Rapido ₹10 lakh for using dark patterns in its app, which pressured users to tip more. The CCPA ordered Rapido to stop these prompts and submit a compliance report within 15 days. This ruling follows a complaint about unfair trade practices received in May 2025, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of ride-hailing platforms.