Uber’s 2021 Sri Lanka Economic Impact Report, compiled by Public First, a UK based policy research firm, was launched Monday (03) at an event in the national capital. The report highlights how Uber and Uber Eats have helped transform the on-demand economy for consumers, drivers and delivery-partners, and the wider community by generating LKR 81 billion for the Sri Lankan economy in 2021.

Hon’ble Prime Minister Mr. Dinesh Gunawardena, Government of Sri Lanka, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. He was joined by Uber’s Senior Director for Public Policy & Government Relations for the Asia Pacific region, Mr. Mike Orgill; Uber’s Director of Regional Operations for India and South Asia region, Mr. Shiva Shailendran, along with Uber Sri Lanka’s leadership team members, including Ms. Bhavna Dadlani Jayawardana, Country Manager, Uber Eats; and, Ms. Thanushika Sivanathan, Country Manager, Uber Rides.

-ADA DERANA