Uber is providing up to 50,000 free rides for citizens travelling to vaccination centers across Colombo, Gampaha and Kalutara districts.
The initiative, part of Uber’s global commitment to provide 10 million free or discounted rides to ensure efficient and equitable access to vaccines, is in support of the government’s drive to vaccinate Sri Lankans by removing transportation as a barrier to people getting access to vaccines.
Earlier in June, Uber partnered with the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society (SLRCS) to offer free transport to vaccine hubs for frontline healthcare workers, elderly and citizens from vulnerable communities. President, Uber, South Asia, Prabhjeet Singh said, “We are privileged to be able to support the Government’s tireless efforts to ensure each and every citizen in the country is vaccinated.
Safety has always been a priority at Uber and we are determined to offer our assistance to the local authorities in their efforts to battle COVID-19 across the cities we serve. Mass vaccination is the key to overcoming this pandemic and we are committed to providing safer and timely transport options for people travelling to vaccination centers. This, in turn, will help communities to recover quickly from the pandemic and rebuild their lives.”
The maximum value of each free ride will be Rs. 200 and a rider is entitled to maximum of two free rides, to and from the nearest vaccination centre.
– Sunday Observer Sri Lanka
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