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February 10, 2021

Colombo, February 9, 2021: Uber today released its annual analysis – “A Look Back at 2020: Year in Review” – a glimpse into how Sri Lankan’s ate during the lockdown and then slowly began safely moving again as cities started opening up. The report, backed by insights and data, highlights Uber’s support for communities by […]

January 12, 2021

Uber has led several industry first innovations in the country since 2015 Colombo, 12 January, 2021: Uber today marked its fifth year anniversary in Sri Lanka, during which it has served 1.8 million riders, completed more than 53 million trips and created livelihood opportunities for 110,000 drivers. Since its launch in 2015, Uber Sri Lanka […]

December 16, 2020

Colombo, 16 December, 2020: Uber today announced the installation of safety screens or safety ‘cockpits,’ a protective ceiling-to-floor transparent plastic screen between the passenger and the driver, in over 1500 cars and tuks, setting a new standard of safety in the ‘new normal.’ Additionally, these safety screens are being scaled up across product categories immediately. […]

December 9, 2020

Allows drivers the flexibility to cash out any day of the week Colombo, 09th December, 2020: Uber today announced the launch of an on demand cash-out feature for couriers and drivers across Moto, Tuks and Cars to help eligible drivers cash out their earnings any day of the week, once they’ve earned a minimum amount […]

August 12, 2020

Uber’s Tuk Rentals is now live in Colombo; prices start at LKR 399 for a one-hour/ ten km package All Tuks to observe strict safety guidelines and highest hygiene standards Tuk Rentals provides a personalized experience with affordable multi-hour, multi-stop options Colombo, 11 August, 2020: Uber today became the first ridesharing company in Sri […]

July 20, 2020

Uber today announced the appointment of Prabhjeet Singh as President Uber India and South Asia, tasked with overseeing the next phase of growth in the company’s mobility business and ensuring safety for riders and drivers across India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. His appointment is effective immediately. While making the announcement Pradeep Parameswaran, Regional General Manager […]

June 25, 2020

Uber’s new service now live in Colombo; prices start at LKR 499 for a one-hour/ ten km package Strict safety guidelines and highest hygiene standards observed in all Uber cars Uber today launched its latest product offering – ‘Uber Rentals,’ a 24×7 on-demand service which allows riders to book a car and its driver for […]

June 11, 2020

Colombo, 10 June, 2020: As millions of Sri Lankans start moving again, Uber Sri Lanka today announced the launch of a range of COVID-19 specific features and policies to set the highest safety standards for riders and drivers. These include an interactive Go Online Checklist for both riders and drivers, a mandatory mask policy for […]

May 23, 2020

To step up safety standards for riders and drivers during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Uber Sri Lanka has procured and started distributing safety supplies such as masks and sanitisers worth 10 million LKR, free of cost to driver and delivery partners. Uber also announced a partnership with Dettol to distribute disinfectant to driver partners for […]

May 12, 2020

Uber launches dedicated service, UberMedic, for transporting frontline healthcare workers The service will be live across 2 leading hospitals in Colombo, free of charge This is part of Uber’s global commitment to offer 10 million free rides to move what matters Uber today, in partnership with the Government of Sri Lanka, launched its new service, […]

A Look Back at 2020: Year in Review by Uber and Uber Eats

Uber marks 5 years in Sri Lanka, serves 1.8 million riders and 110,000 drivers

Uber installs safety screens in over 1500 cars and tuks for safer rides

Uber rolls out an On Demand cash-out feature for drivers

Uber first Sri Lankan ridesharing company to launch Tuk Rentals

Uber appoints Prabhjeet Singh President of India, South Asia

Uber launches new service ‘Uber Rentals’ for a personalized rider experience with affordable multi-hour, multi-stop options

Uber introduces new safety features to equip riders and drivers for ‘new normal’

Uber commits 10 Million LKR for safety supplies, partners with Dettol

Uber launches UberMedic; offers free rides worth LKR 8.5 Million for transporting frontline healthcare workers