Three-wheeler registration made mandatory in Western Province from today

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By Mangala Pavithrani

Colombo, October 1 (Daily Mirror) - The registration of three-wheelers used for passenger transport in the Western Province has been made mandatory from today, according to the National Three-Wheeler Association of Sri Lanka Self-Employed Professionals.

Association Chairman Mahinda Sunil told the Daily Mirror that the move was introduced to address longstanding issues caused by the lack of proper regulation in the three-wheeler service sector.

“Registering their vehicles will benefit drivers and help secure their careers,” he said. “Registered drivers will be allocated permanent parking spaces and will be able to continue their profession without interference from the Municipal Council or the Urban Development Authority.”

Three-wheeler owners can complete the registration process with the Western Provincial Council at a cost of Rs. 3,500. The association has also requested that payments be allowed in installments to ease the burden on drivers.

The Chairman urged all three-wheeler drivers to take advantage of the regulation to protect their livelihoods and formalise their profession.

Comments - 8

Annoyed Road User Wednesday, 01 October 2025 01:51 PM

Mr Minister, While registering please give them a orientation on how to drive safely, how not be a nuisance to other road users, how to maintain lane discipline and not jump lanes haphazardly but by giving the correct signal and space and time to the nearby motorists, maintain accurate meters and abide by the law. They must not be allowed to stop suddenly to pick passengers and drive at authorised speed levels.Unless, this I done registration is no use and benefit to the public.

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Chris Wednesday, 01 October 2025 01:52 PM

Legitimate meters should be made compulsory and any driver taking hires without one or a phone meter which is a scam should be fined first and licence suspended. Three wheel drivers are reckless and cause so many accidents and deaths.

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CitizenP Wednesday, 01 October 2025 02:29 PM

Strict rules should be implimented for all Three wheelers, as they are trying to charge unjustified prices from pessengers

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sasi@ Wednesday, 01 October 2025 03:22 PM

all passenger carrying three wheels must have meter . A lots of three wheels in colombo 12 and courts area do not have meters and they charged more than double .. please regulate that also

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Ahmed Wednesday, 01 October 2025 03:41 PM

when can we get rid of this virus. its has spread all over the country. even some developing countries dont authorize three wheelers to run in their country. akd should do something to clear up this pest from sri lanka

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Mahesh Wednesday, 01 October 2025 05:04 PM

There should be some regulations for carrying passengers since there are a lot of scammers in Colombo targeting foreign tourists and this damages our country’s reputation

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BuffaloaCitizen Wednesday, 01 October 2025 05:21 PM

Most important, all these drivers should wear a uniform and not be seen in skinny banians and three quarters. Further, their identification needs to be displayed and their meter needs to be checked every six months by authorities. They should be taught to drive on the extreme left side of the road and not on the center blocking two lanes. These are more important than this registration humbug.

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A better Lanka for All Wednesday, 01 October 2025 06:23 PM

Better late than never! Let's make Sri Lanka a better country! it will be difficult but possible....Let's think about our children...

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