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This is clearly #DripPricing And here #Myntra has even given a self-declaration to @jagograhakjago #CCPA @JoshiPralhad @inidhikhare claiming that it is #darkpattern free. Other dark patterns below like #ForcedAction (shipping an order even if the consumer has cancelled it on the…

sachintaparia's tweet image. This is clearly #DripPricing And here #Myntra has even given a self-declaration to @jagograhakjago #CCPA @JoshiPralhad @inidhikhare claiming that it is #darkpattern free.  Other dark patterns below like #ForcedAction (shipping an order even if the consumer has cancelled it on the…

@myntra I noticed that an extra ₹23 Platform Fee is added at checkout, but it is not shown on the product page. This looks like drip pricing, which is listed as a dark pattern under Indian consumer protection guidelines. @MyntraSupport Look at this !

DrRitu22's tweet image. @myntra I noticed that an extra ₹23 Platform Fee is added at checkout, but it is not shown on the product page.
This looks like drip pricing, which is listed as a dark pattern under Indian consumer protection guidelines. @MyntraSupport
Look at this !
DrRitu22's tweet image. @myntra I noticed that an extra ₹23 Platform Fee is added at checkout, but it is not shown on the product page.
This looks like drip pricing, which is listed as a dark pattern under Indian consumer protection guidelines. @MyntraSupport
Look at this !


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🚨 SHOCKER: Around 66% of business firms surveyed across 159 districts in India have admitted that they paid bribes in the last 12 months. (LocalCircles survey)


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Two important data points. 66% are the ones who paid a bribe just in 2024. 34% just did not pay it in 2024, doesn’t mean they didn’t pay it in the years prior to it. Also included list of all the departments that businesses admitted paying a bribe to in 2024. @LocalCircles

sachintaparia's tweet image. Two important data points. 66% are the ones who paid a bribe just in 2024. 34% just did not pay it in 2024, doesn’t mean they didn’t pay it in the years prior to it. Also included list of all the departments that businesses admitted paying a bribe to in 2024.

@LocalCircles…

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So one of the key issues with having #darkpatterns on taxi platforms is that they become the modus operandi for drivers/captains also. And then if the platform launches premium service like #UberBlack the deceptive practices continue. Case in point a recent complaint on…

sachintaparia's tweet image. So one of the key issues with having #darkpatterns on taxi platforms is that they become the modus operandi for drivers/captains also. And then if the platform launches premium service like #UberBlack the deceptive practices continue.

Case in point a recent complaint on…

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One of @LocalCircles takeaways from its #darkpattern studies has been that they are more prevalent in markets with high competition. For #taxiaggregator services, #Bengaluru is the city where highest percentage of users reported experiencing them… More at:…

sachintaparia's tweet image. One of @LocalCircles takeaways from its #darkpattern studies has been that they are more prevalent in markets with high competition. For #taxiaggregator services, #Bengaluru is the city where highest percentage of users reported experiencing them… More at:…

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CCPA इन्वेस्टीगेशन शुरू होने के ११ महीने बाद भी भारत में ऐप टैक्सी सर्विसेज में डार्क पैटर्न्स लगातार बने हुए हैं। @JoshiPralhad @inidhikhare @jagograhakjago hindi.gadgets360.com/internet/8-in-… @VishnuFNO @ProsaicView @ocjain4 @docbhooshan @Siddhantmt

sachintaparia's tweet image. CCPA इन्वेस्टीगेशन शुरू होने के ११ महीने बाद भी भारत में ऐप टैक्सी सर्विसेज में डार्क पैटर्न्स लगातार बने हुए हैं। @JoshiPralhad @inidhikhare @jagograhakjago 

hindi.gadgets360.com/internet/8-in-…

@VishnuFNO @ProsaicView @ocjain4 @docbhooshan @Siddhantmt

11 months past @JoshiPralhad ordered #CCPA @jagograhakjago to conduct an inquiry into usage of #darkpatterns by #taxiaggregators the situation seems to have not improved much. Latest review of such consumer complaints by @LocalCircles finds that 8 in 10 consumers experienced…

sachintaparia's tweet image. 11 months past @JoshiPralhad ordered #CCPA @jagograhakjago to conduct an inquiry into usage of #darkpatterns by #taxiaggregators the situation seems to have not improved much. Latest review of such consumer complaints by @LocalCircles finds that 8 in 10 consumers experienced…


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One of the key #darkpatterns reported by consumers on # taxiaggregator apps in India is #InterfaceInterference where some apps tend to hide the #tripcancellation option in such a way that consumers can’t find it. In case of one app, 80% surveyed couldn’t. mybs.in/2erc3q9

LocalCircles's tweet image. One of the key #darkpatterns reported by consumers on # taxiaggregator apps in India is #InterfaceInterference where some apps tend to hide the #tripcancellation option in such a way that consumers can’t find it. In case of one app, 80% surveyed couldn’t.
mybs.in/2erc3q9

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You have explained it well ! Lets hope Government @JoshiPralhad @inidhikhare #CCPA @jagograhakjago pay attention to understand the plight of the consumer and act because status quo is not an option. Also, sincere appreciation to media platforms like @TheLallantop @saurabhtop

A very important episode- Dark Patterns by Taxi Aggregators! How we made to believe and do things, we don't want to. Watch the full episode using link provided below! Report by @LocalCircles, @sachintaparia



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While #parentalconsent by platforms is made mandatory in the new #DPDP rules, they fall short on mandating a remedy for existing accounts where age is misrepresented. 90% of the issues would be with existing accounts which the rules ignore. Needs to be amended. @AshwiniVaishnaw

sachintaparia's tweet image. While #parentalconsent by platforms is made mandatory in the new #DPDP rules, they fall short on mandating a remedy for existing accounts where age is misrepresented. 90% of the issues would be with existing accounts which the rules ignore. Needs to be amended. 
@AshwiniVaishnaw…

Thanks @AshwiniVaishnaw @JitinPrasada @GoI_MeitY for listening to public and mandating parental consent for platforms for opening children accounts in #DPDP rules. @LocalCircles is also conducting a study on safeguards needed by platforms to identify accounts with age…

sachintaparia's tweet image. Thanks @AshwiniVaishnaw @JitinPrasada @GoI_MeitY for listening to public and mandating parental consent for platforms for opening children accounts in #DPDP rules. @LocalCircles is also conducting a study on safeguards needed by platforms to identify accounts with age…
sachintaparia's tweet image. Thanks @AshwiniVaishnaw @JitinPrasada @GoI_MeitY for listening to public and mandating parental consent for platforms for opening children accounts in #DPDP rules. @LocalCircles is also conducting a study on safeguards needed by platforms to identify accounts with age…
sachintaparia's tweet image. Thanks @AshwiniVaishnaw @JitinPrasada @GoI_MeitY for listening to public and mandating parental consent for platforms for opening children accounts in #DPDP rules. @LocalCircles is also conducting a study on safeguards needed by platforms to identify accounts with age…
sachintaparia's tweet image. Thanks @AshwiniVaishnaw @JitinPrasada @GoI_MeitY for listening to public and mandating parental consent for platforms for opening children accounts in #DPDP rules. @LocalCircles is also conducting a study on safeguards needed by platforms to identify accounts with age…


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How #darkpatterns are dealt with @JoshiPralhad @inidhikhare ! Quite different than the $2.5K fine #CCPA imposed on #Firstcry for #darkpattern violation. If you want platforms in India to take compliance seriously you must tie the #darkpattern #UnfairTradePractice to total…

sachintaparia's tweet image. How #darkpatterns are dealt with @JoshiPralhad @inidhikhare ! 
Quite different than the $2.5K fine #CCPA imposed on #Firstcry for #darkpattern violation. 

If you want platforms in India to take compliance seriously you must tie the #darkpattern #UnfairTradePractice to total…

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Hundreds of such complaints every month on @LocalCircles of this happening in India as well. It is the #ForcedAction #darkpattern in digital as well as physical world. But guess what, if @Uber @Uber_India wants to find such issues proactively and act, they easily can do so…

sachintaparia's tweet image. Hundreds of such complaints every month on @LocalCircles of this happening in India as well. It is the #ForcedAction #darkpattern in digital as well as physical world. But guess what, if @Uber @Uber_India wants to find such issues proactively and act, they easily can do so…

Uber drivers are reportedly avoiding passengers so that rides get canceled, allowing them to earn payment while saving on fuel. These people should lose their jobs.



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On the eve of #worlddiabetesday & #childrensday, I want to share a critical statistic from the latest @LocalCircles survey.. “43% urban households surveyed in India have majority members addicted to sugary products” For reference, the number stood at 23% just 5 years ago 🚨”…

sachintaparia's tweet image. On the eve of #worlddiabetesday & #childrensday, I want to share a critical statistic from the latest @LocalCircles survey..

“43% urban households surveyed in India have majority members addicted to sugary products” For reference, the number stood at 23% just 5 years ago 🚨”…

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Would like to see the leadership of top players here @Uber_India @rapidobikeapp @Olacabs to set an example by making their platforms #darkpattern free and drive up consumer trust. Hope @prabhjeet_s @sankaaravind @bhash will take it on! @dkhos @Ashutosh_Blr and @nammayatri

sachintaparia's tweet image. Would like to see the leadership of top players here @Uber_India @rapidobikeapp @Olacabs to set an example by making their platforms #darkpattern free and drive up consumer trust. 
Hope @prabhjeet_s @sankaaravind @bhash will take it on! @dkhos @Ashutosh_Blr  and @nammayatri…

11 months past @JoshiPralhad ordered #CCPA @jagograhakjago to conduct an inquiry into usage of #darkpatterns by #taxiaggregators the situation seems to have not improved much. Latest review of such consumer complaints by @LocalCircles finds that 8 in 10 consumers experienced…

sachintaparia's tweet image. 11 months past @JoshiPralhad ordered #CCPA @jagograhakjago to conduct an inquiry into usage of #darkpatterns by #taxiaggregators the situation seems to have not improved much. Latest review of such consumer complaints by @LocalCircles finds that 8 in 10 consumers experienced…


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LocalCircles's tweet image. #taxiaggregators #mumbai 
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Mumbai amongst top 3 cities where users of taxi services experienced dark patterns!
@Dev_Fadnavis @CMOMaharashtra @AUThackeray @RoadsOfMumbai @swstica @WeekendInvestng @bhaumikgowande 
@thekaipullai @rajtoday @snakeyesV1 @dugalira

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11 months past @JoshiPralhad ordered #CCPA @jagograhakjago to conduct an inquiry into usage of #darkpatterns by #taxiaggregators the situation seems to have not improved much. Latest review of such consumer complaints by @LocalCircles finds that 8 in 10 consumers experienced…

sachintaparia's tweet image. 11 months past @JoshiPralhad ordered #CCPA @jagograhakjago to conduct an inquiry into usage of #darkpatterns by #taxiaggregators the situation seems to have not improved much. Latest review of such consumer complaints by @LocalCircles finds that 8 in 10 consumers experienced…

Zero tolerance for consumer exploitation!! This Prima Facie looks like Unfair Trade Practice where the cab-aggregators are alleged to be using Differential Pricing based on the factors mentioned in the article below. If so, this is blatant dis-regard to Consumer’s right to know.…



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Except its too late now @byadavbjp with RED all over. The least you, @moefcc @CAQM_Official can do now is order #GRAP4 and fix #AQI data so it reflects reality which is AQI 500-800 in #DelhiNCR . Public confidence in you is low, lets see. localcircles.com/a/press/page/d… #AirPollution

sachintaparia's tweet image. Except its too late now @byadavbjp with RED all over.

The least you, @moefcc @CAQM_Official can do now is order #GRAP4 and fix #AQI data so it reflects reality which is AQI 500-800 in #DelhiNCR . Public confidence in you is low, lets see.

localcircles.com/a/press/page/d…
#AirPollution…

Chaired a high-level meeting to review and remedy the air quality situation in Delhi-NCR. The meeting saw the participation of Delhi Environment Minister Shri @mssirsa, senior @moefcc officials and senior officers from Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana. This was the 4th…

byadavbjp's tweet image. Chaired a high-level meeting to review and remedy the air quality situation in Delhi-NCR. The meeting saw the participation of Delhi Environment Minister Shri @mssirsa, senior @moefcc officials and senior officers from Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana.

This was the 4th…
byadavbjp's tweet image. Chaired a high-level meeting to review and remedy the air quality situation in Delhi-NCR. The meeting saw the participation of Delhi Environment Minister Shri @mssirsa, senior @moefcc officials and senior officers from Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana.

This was the 4th…
byadavbjp's tweet image. Chaired a high-level meeting to review and remedy the air quality situation in Delhi-NCR. The meeting saw the participation of Delhi Environment Minister Shri @mssirsa, senior @moefcc officials and senior officers from Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana.

This was the 4th…
byadavbjp's tweet image. Chaired a high-level meeting to review and remedy the air quality situation in Delhi-NCR. The meeting saw the participation of Delhi Environment Minister Shri @mssirsa, senior @moefcc officials and senior officers from Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana.

This was the 4th…


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This is a serious concern raised on @LocalCircles by a of lot of consumers selling their used cars and unfortunately @cars24india @myspinny @letsdroom none of them have solved for this. As a result most Indians avoid used car marketplaces and sell them in extended local social…


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8 in 10 #DelhiNCR families surveyed have had 1 or more individuals unwell over the last month due to #toxicair If you don’t take this ON in mission mode and enforce basis real data @moefcc @CPCB_OFFICIAL @CAQM_Official @BhagwantMann @gupta_rekha @mssirsa a lot of people will…

sachintaparia's tweet image. 8 in 10 #DelhiNCR families surveyed have had 1 or more individuals unwell over the last month due to #toxicair If you don’t take this ON in mission mode and enforce basis real data @moefcc @CPCB_OFFICIAL @CAQM_Official @BhagwantMann @gupta_rekha @mssirsa a lot of people will…

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