Government vehicles run at Rs. 300 per km, costs additional Rs. 20 bn: Parliamentary Committee

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Colombo, March 26 (Daily Mirror)- Government vehicles which are running at a cost of Rs. 300 per kilometre can be run at a cost of 100, a research paper submitted to the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Energy and Transport has revealed.

This was revealed according to the data of a research paper prepared by the Department of Manpower and Employment on "Public Resource Management" which was presented at the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Energy and Transport recently.

The research paper revealed that according to the statistics of the year 2022, government institutions own about 82,000 vehicles, of which about 76,000 are in running condition while around 5500 vehicles are not.

According to the research, the cost of driving one kilometre of a vehicle in running condition is approximately between Rs. 300 and Rs.500 and found out that if these vehicles required by government institutions are hired from the private sector on a rent or lease basis, it is possible to run a kilometre with Rs. 100 or less amount.

“If this process is followed by removing the state-owned vehicles, about 20 billion rupees of government expenditure can be saved,” the research revealed.

Taking this information into account, the Chair of the committee Nalaka Bandara Kottegoda recommended that a sub-committee be appointed under the Chairmanship of Yadamini Gunawardena to conduct a thorough study of this research paper and submit a report to Parliament.

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Comments - 19

Ram Wednesday, 27 March 2024 03:14 AM

This is waste of public money. By the time the sub committee investigate and come up with a solution the government will have its natural death before implementing any recommendations

Phase out these Vehicles Thursday, 28 March 2024 05:46 AM

Need to cut down on global warming. Phase out these vehicles immediately and provide Uber / PickMe transportation vouchers for official use. Will optimise their usage of their vehicle and provide jobs for those government drivers who will eventually will be laid off.

Wiseman Wednesday, 27 March 2024 05:08 AM

Stop using V8s, and start using user. Traffic would be less, and less cost.

Dee Wednesday, 27 March 2024 05:25 AM

200% correct. But if implemented, comments will be- ministers friend is renting, state assets are being sold, state employees loose jobs etc. wouldn’t be surprising if a further study reveals that state sector has 3-4 permanent staff per vehicle (including 2 drivers)!

Mahila Wednesday, 27 March 2024 05:58 AM

Government MP's and Opposition too, No vehicles!! Scrap it forthwith only allowance of Rs 400,000 per month inclusive of Fuel, Maintenance and Driver!!!?? If the country cannot pay SLRs 17,750 per month to Peon, Then cannot pay anything more for transport!! Please give all MP's Tesla, LG electric bicycles with rechargeable batteries and SLRs 10,000 for refreshments, going in the sun to stay hydrated and Umbrella for Rain and Sun Protection!?? None else!!! We are a POOR country!!??

Bandu Wednesday, 27 March 2024 06:46 AM

At last some useful purposes served by a Parliamentary Committee.

Indika Wednesday, 27 March 2024 07:12 AM

Set up a government fleet agency which owns and is responsible for its management and maintenance. Victoria, Australia has such and agency called VicFleet. Professionally managed by a central pool of skilled and experienced personnel which ensures fleet optimisation.

Sambo Wednesday, 27 March 2024 07:42 AM

Every thing which caries the name government is full of corruption. Are Sri Lankan's born to to cheat and steal. Is this in their blood.

This scheme is already in place Wednesday, 27 March 2024 07:53 AM

Some Govt. Depts. such as armed forces have already implemented this scheme, but drivers are provided by the forces. Fuel is provided on quota basis by the Department. Repairs are done by owners of vehicles.

Eper Wednesday, 27 March 2024 08:01 AM

200/- per km has to be Bourne us by increasing the cost of living

joshua Wednesday, 27 March 2024 08:20 AM

These headless fellows use all luxury vehicles and then talk about cost per Km. Use your upstairs.

Seeya Wednesday, 27 March 2024 08:29 AM

Trying to push imports of vehicles for the government sector? First find out why you spend more than a hired vehicle to run a km.

Tissa Fernando Wednesday, 27 March 2024 09:34 AM

I am not sure if the proposed rental from private sector is going ti be cheaper. There is something wrong in their calculations.

Asanga Wednesday, 27 March 2024 09:52 AM

How about using public transport for all these transport matters including MPs.... Let them taste of what general public experiencing on daily basis

Withdrawal of Vehicles for Personal Use Wednesday, 27 March 2024 10:07 AM

If some of these vehicles are for the personal use of senior fellas, these vehicles should be withdrawn from them. Instead give them some transportation allowance. This will definitely cut down on maintenance and purchase of a new vehicle when it’s due for replacement. Many countries are practicing this policy and found it more economical.

Priyan66 Wednesday, 27 March 2024 01:29 PM

Pls do this immedieatly as we are paying for these wastages as taxes

FredSnR Wednesday, 27 March 2024 02:36 PM

MPS govt officials ministers travel overseas all the time why dont they do what the developed countries (which manufacture cars) do which is use public transport or own car and claim so only a few official cars are needed. Remember SL is a bankrupt country unable to pay back loans always looking for aid from other countries

Buddhist Wednesday, 27 March 2024 03:51 PM

There should be a scheme by which, Ministers, MPs and other officials who have to use vehicles for official purposes be given an allowance. No vehicles to be provided. They have to find their own mode of transport.

Keheliya Rambukpala Thursday, 28 March 2024 03:24 AM

Why government vehicle? Tell them to take this excellent transport in SL!

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