Sri Lanka promises equal treatment as tuk-tuk gangs subvert rule of law, tourism brand

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka authorities have to enforce law against violence used by tuk-tuk gangs against PickMe and Uber drivers who charged lower fares, information and media minister Nalinda Jayatissa said as the the island’s tourism brand as a safe destination is also coming under threat. Some regional tuk-tuk driver associations, especially in tourist hotspots have intimidated fellow drivers working through ride-hailing apps like PickMe and Uber who were competing by charging lower fares from foreigners and locals. Halting Competition by Violence “Whether or not there is competition using mafia tactics (mara balaya) is wrong,” Minister Jayatissa said. “The law…

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