Uber Archives

May 8, 2024

COLOMBO, May 7, 2024: Uber, the global ride hailing and food and grocery delivery platform, today hosted “Uber Springboard” – an initiative to encourage Sri Lankan start-ups to strengthen the country’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. With support from the Ministry of Technology, Government of Sri Lanka, Uber has selected 3 start-ups from a tech start-up competition that […]

April 18, 2024

Colombo: Travelers arriving at the Makumbura Multimodal Centre (MMC) can now get a reliable, convenient and affordable Uber ride from a dedicated Uber pick-up point. Situated strategically within Sri Lanka’s expressway network, the MMC serves as a crucial intersection for travelers between Colombo and Southern coastal destinations. As local passengers and international tourists […]

February 12, 2024

With 2023 in the rear view mirror, Uber released highlights of its annual data report – How Sri Lanka Ubered – encapsulating the key trends from how Sri Lanka moved last year. The analysis from the trips in 2023 revealed interesting trends about cities with the total number of kilometres covered in Uber rides, popular […]

December 18, 2023

18 December, 2023: Colombo, Sri Lanka: Uber, Sri Lanka’s most loved ride-hailing app, today released a pioneering research report that sheds light on the transformative role of ride-hailing platforms in empowering women and fostering economic opportunities in Sri Lanka. The industry report, titled “Ride-Hailing: A Platform for Women’s Economic Opportunity in Sri […]

December 7, 2023

Colombo, 6 Dec 2023: In a bid to improve experience for four-wheeler drivers on the platform, Uber has launched a new initiative ‘Nawa Gamanak’ – introducing a slew of new features on the app and a driver loyalty program. The new features will expand earning opportunities for drivers and provide them more […]

November 22, 2023

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‘Delivering Change #EndSGBV’ campaign kickstarts in the lead up to the 16 Days of Activism to stand against Sexual and Gender Based Violence Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in our world today and remains largely unreported due to the […]

October 30, 2023

Uber, the leading ridesharing app, today announced the appointment of Kaushalya Gunaratna as the Country Manager of Uber – Sri Lanka. In her role as the head of business, she will oversee the operations of Uber’s mobility business in the island nation. With this announcement, Kaushalya moves from the Uber Eats business where she […]

October 18, 2023

COLOMBO, 12 Oct, 2023: Uber, the global mobility platform, will invite 3 Sri Lankan start-ups to visit its India Tech Center for an exclusive knowledge-sharing and mentorship program in 2024. The company is participating in DIGIECON 2030, Sri Lanka’s flagship investment summit, run in partnership with the Ministry of technology and Information […]

August 28, 2023

Uber today announced the launch of a dedicated pick-up spot for riders at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Colombo. Travelers arriving in Sri Lanka can now easily find their Uber ride at this designated area and make travel-related stress and guesswork a thing of the past. This is an industry-first for […]

June 20, 2023

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Free one-month trial for all Members save more every day and get exclusive perks, priority support, and more Colombo, Jun 16, 2023: Uber today announced the launch of Uber One, a brand new membership program that brings together the best of Uber rides, delivery and groceries, to Sri Lanka. Uber’s global membership […]

Uber Springboard: Sri Lankan start-ups set to soar with mentorship program

Seamless travel from the Makumbura Multimodal Centre with Uber

Year in rear view : How Sri Lanka Ubered in 2023

Ride-hailing boost for women: 50 thousand more to join workforce by 2028

Uber makes a driver welfare push with ‘Nawa Gamanak’

Uber partners with UNDP Sri Lanka to raise awareness against Sexual and Gender Based Violence

Uber appoints Kaushalya Gunaratna as the new head of its mobility business

DIGIECON 2030: Uber Tech Leaders to mentor Sri Lankan start-ups

Airport travel made easy: Get your Uber Ride at a dedicated spot at BIA

Uber brings global membership program ‘Uber One’ to Sri Lanka