“They are running at a lower price than us”: story behind recent protests

Why commuters are choosing app-based rides over traditional three-wheelers The claim is becoming familiar once again. “They are running at a lower price than us, so we can’t survive,” sections of three-wheeler drivers say, as app-based passenger transport services continue to expand across Sri Lanka. “They charge only Rs. 270 to go to Pidurangala through their app, while we have to charge around Rs. 800. As a result, foreign tourists are choosing to travel with them, and we are unable to survive,” a protester said. In recent days, protests and complaints have resurfaced in several areas, with some three-wheeler drivers…

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