A high-level fireside panel featuring Jeff Hoffman, Jeevan Gnanam, Yuen Wong, and the Deputy Minister of Tourism of Sri Lanka, moderated by Cherrie Chan, explored how travel innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital / AI infrastructure can help Sri Lanka compete more effectively on the global stage. Held under the theme “The Sri Lanka Destination Stack –…
Uber dials up safety for women drivers with ‘Women Rider Preference’
Colombo, 17 April 2025: Uber, Sri Lanka’s leading ride-hailing app, today launched the Women Rider Preference feature, a move designed to enhance safety and encourage more women to drive on the platform. This tech-enabled feature gives female drivers the choice to receive trip requests only from women riders – a flexibility many have asked for,…
