Uber service is now open in Kegalle!

Uber, the most popular transportation app in Sri Lanka, announced today that it is expanding its services to Kegalle city. This will provide Kegalle residents and visitors with a more convenient, reliable and affordable transportation experience.

With this new expansion, Kegalle commuters can now book cars, three-wheelers and motorbikes for their daily commute, work or other needs in a very short time through the Uber app.

Being a strategically important town located on the Colombo-Kandy main road and home to prominent tourist attractions such as the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Kegalle is a frequented area by local and foreign tourists. With the introduction of Uber, commuters will be able to avail transportation facilities with greater transparency and convenience under upfront pricing when traveling within the city and to nearby towns.

Additionally, this expansion will provide local drivers with the opportunity to connect with a wider customer base and generate flexible income streams.

Commenting on the launch, Uber Sri Lanka Country Manager - Mobility, Kaushalya Gunaratne said:

"Kegalle city plays a vital role in connecting Sri Lanka's major road networks. As such, there is a need for a reliable and accessible transportation service in this area. By introducing Uber, we hope to provide a superior transportation experience combined with modern technology to passengers, while also creating new income opportunities for local drivers. This can be described as one step in our ongoing project to bring our services closer to a wider community."

Steps have been taken to ensure the safety of passengers and drivers on every trip made through Uber. Under this:

Real-time GPS tracking facility.

Trip sharing.

Driver identity verification.

24x7 safety line.

In-app emergency button.

The expansion of Uber to Kegalle is another successful step in the company's efforts to expand its operations across Sri Lanka. Through this, Uber continues to bring reliable and technologically advanced transportation services to more cities and villages across the country.