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Cabinet rescinds age limit on trishaw drivers

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The Cabinet is reported to have today rescinded the gazette notice that barred those below 35 years from obtaining three-wheeler driving licenses.

Although the Transport Ministry had issued a gazette notice on the minimum age to drive three-wheelers, the Cabinet was of the opinion that there should not be a bar on any age group. It was revealed that some 550,000 people below the age of 35 were engaged in this driving trishaws as a means of self-employment and as such should be allowed to carry out their work without any hindrance. (Kelum Bandara)


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  • ANTON Tuesday, 21 August 2018 08:10 PM

    AND..... WHAT ABOUT AN UPPER AGE LIMIT FOR PARLIAMENT MINISTERS.

    Summa Tuesday, 21 August 2018 11:38 PM

    They should have minimum A/L "passed" standard

    DillonDP Wednesday, 22 August 2018 10:09 AM

    Well its a pity when we elect morons to parliment they waste time on such silly policy, rather they should discuss the minimum education level that is needed to enter parliment. if not my dog can campaign and enter parliments cause it barks much loder than its real duty

    Rani Wednesday, 22 August 2018 11:41 AM

    Yes, we have a big John dinosaur still in the cabinet who is helping squatters steal property from the legitimate owners.

    Dee Tuesday, 21 August 2018 08:44 PM

    Happy to remain a Third world country.

    Citizen Tuesday, 21 August 2018 09:16 PM

    The right hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing. God help us.

    Sri wick Tuesday, 21 August 2018 10:02 PM

    Right hand doesn’t know that there is a left hand ....

    Hassanda Tuesday, 21 August 2018 10:02 PM

    Bcos both the hands are busy counting the loot.

    Frontier Tuesday, 21 August 2018 10:04 PM

    Nothing new in this lawless country run by the uneducated

    Sarath Tuesday, 21 August 2018 10:11 PM

    Excellent decision makers

    kumar Tuesday, 21 August 2018 10:29 PM

    ie more than 2.5% of Sri Lankan total population are tri shaw drivers.ie nearly 20 % of working population.

    BuffaloaCitizen Wednesday, 22 August 2018 12:10 PM

    This also proves the level of ignorance in the country. No wonder fellows like Rajapakse are still hero's to many.

    Doratupala Tuesday, 21 August 2018 10:33 PM

    Messing up along every inch of the Yahapalanic way!:)

    Shan Tuesday, 21 August 2018 10:36 PM

    Wait till 35 to do a job of driving a 3 wheeler. Govt should give 'Pin Padi' until they become 35 years.

    lion Wednesday, 22 August 2018 10:14 AM

    Why can't they find trade or jobs in other field

    Ceylon Tuesday, 21 August 2018 10:56 PM

    There is no government in world of such stupid like srilanka.government employees age limit is 18 to 60.sirisena,ranil,mahinda all are 70 plus.expell them from government and make them pay all payments got from government after age 60.

    kondaya77 Tuesday, 21 August 2018 11:09 PM

    Think before you leap.

    Chris Tuesday, 21 August 2018 11:22 PM

    It has been the story of this government . !!

    observer Tuesday, 21 August 2018 11:43 PM

    Correct..Also poor leadership and no direction !!.

    Sunil Wednesday, 22 August 2018 12:03 AM

    Trishaw drivers are a law to themselves. The age restriction should be implemented, They drive at their will, take u turns or overtake at their own will never giving adequate time and space to the adjoining motorist, They will never give in to other motorists. Age of 35 should be minimum. Political courage is required to implement it,

    Lion Wednesday, 22 August 2018 10:11 AM

    100 % correct. The people who want to reduce the age limit let them have a ride with a youngster.

    Lord Wolfstein Wednesday, 22 August 2018 09:29 AM

    Every 3-Wheler is a potential death trap. After the constitution everyone has a right to physical integrity, which is not given with these vehicles. These vehicles do not meet any safety standards and must be abolished. The import must be stopped immediately and after a grace period all must be scrapped.

    Wise Donkey Wednesday, 22 August 2018 01:03 PM

    Asanka's brother Asoka whom we always hire is under 35 years of age but he is an excellent driver, dependable and trustworthy. Let the age to be fixed at 30 years to be fair by all.


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