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18 Jan, 2007 17:55:56
Sri Lanka bans import of two stroke three-wheeler taxis
January 18 (LBO) - Sri Lanka is banning the import of three-wheeler taxis that use two-stroke piston engines from next year, to reduce pollution in urban areas, a senior minister said.
“Two stroke engines emit particles and unburnt hydrocarbons that are polluting the environment,” Information Minister Anura Yapa said.

“The air-quality in Colombo has deteriorated with particulate matter sometimes exceeding 50 micrograms per cubic meter, which is the limit set by the World Health Organization,” he added.

Yapa says four-stroke engined three-wheelers cost a mere 4 percent more than a two-stroke engined one.

The government says Sri Lanka has 280,000 three-wheelers on its roads, and 40,000 are added each year.

From 2011 spare parts imports for two-stroke engines would also be banned.

Three wheelers, are widely used as taxis around the country.

The Indian-made Bajaj brand imported by David Pieris Motor Company has cornered almost the entirely of the market.
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READER COMMENT(S)
2. Jan 21
More likely that David Pieris' did not agree to help the ruling party or the catchers with some funding
1. Jan 19
Why wait until next year. As per the news item there are 280000 already on the streets and another 40000 added by next year. That is an increase of 14.28 % harmful gas emissions.

In fact the ban is long overdue and should have been implemented years ago.