Sri Lanka now has its first electric taxi facility, with David Pieris Motor Company (DPMC) having launched today the ‘E-drive’ service.

E-drive is an electric three-wheeler taxi service that aims to make public transportation convenient, environment-friendly, and economical.

E-drive will charge a flat rate of Rs. 65 per kilometer with no added peak hour charges.

A total of 20 Bajaj three-wheelers have been converted to electric under the pilot project.

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