Srilanka, April 2 -- Western Province Three-Wheeler Drivers' and Owners' Association stated that despite the reduction in fuel prices it is not feasible to reduce three-wheeler fares.
The Association's Chairman Lalith Dharmasekara said during a media briefing yesterday (1) that instead of reducing fares, the Government should focus on implementing a more systematic regulation to provide a more efficient and reliable service to the public.
Commenting further, he explained that while petrol prices have decreased by Rs. 10 per litre, a three-wheeler typically travels around 20 kilometres per litre of fuel.
Even if the entire Rs. 10 saving were passed on to consumers, it would only reduce the fare by 50 cents per kilometre, which is not prac...