Gas conversion mooted for three wheelers

Irangika Range

The Government has decided to save 40 per cent of money spent on fuel for three-wheelers by converting them for running on gas.

This will reduce the burden on both three-wheeler drivers and commuters due to recent fuel price hike. Transport Minister Dullas Alahapperuma told the Daily News that the fuel price hike is a heavy burden on the economy and this decision was taken with the objective of reducing the hardships of commuters.

There are over 300,000 three-wheelers in the country and users are facing a difficult situation due to the petrol price hike.

"We conducted research to find an alternative solution for this problem as a relief measures for the people," he said.

The conversion cost would be Rs.30,000. The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) will undertake the conversion for three-wheeler owners.

The Motor Traffic Act has to be amended to carry out the replacement and basic plans are underway.

Meters will be attached to three-wheelers.