The Western Province Threewheel Drivers & Owners Co-Operative Society Colombo says it will not reduce fares, despite the recent revision in fuel prices.
A representative of the Association told the media that it was not practical to reduce three-wheeler charges by 50 cents or Rs. 1, due to a Rs. 10 reduction in petrol price.
He further urged the government to regulate the three-wheeler taxi system to provide a more efficient service to the public.
“A litre of petrol has been reduced by Rs. 10. A three-wheeler can travel for 20 kilometres using a litre of petrol. Even if we reduce fares by Rs. 10, a kilometre charge is Rs. 50. Can we reduce this by 50 cents? This is not practical,” he added.
The decision comes as the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) announced a reduction in fuel prices effective from midnight yesterday, with the Lanka Indian Oil Company (LIOC) and China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (SINOPEC) also matching their prices to the CPC. (Newswire)