Sri Lanka, March 22 -- The National Joint Three-Wheeler Drivers and Industrial Workers' Association (NJTWDIWA) has formally requested the government to approve a Rs. 20 increase in the fare for the first kilometre of travel, citing the recent rise in petrol prices.

This announcement was made by the General Secretary of the association, L. Rohana Perera, during a press conference held today (22).

Perera emphasized that the continuous revision of fuel prices has placed an unbearable burden on the industry.

He stated that the current situation represents a double strain, with drivers struggling not only with the high cost of fuel but also with its limited availability.

"We formally propose a Rs. 20 upward revision of the three-wheeler fa...