Sri Lankans switch to bicycles amid fuel shortage
Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 12: Amid the shortage of fuel shortage in Sri Lanka, hundreds of Sri Lankans continue to queue up at petrol pumps across the debt-ridden country every day and a large number of people are ditching their cars and motorcycles for bicycles for their daily commute.
Earlier also ambulance services were suspended due to the shortage of fuel.
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Sri Lanka’s situation and economic crisis is getting worse with each passing day and the situation is worse for the first time in history.
Skyrocketing prices of fuel are also one of the reasons behind the spike in bicycle sales and some stores are running out of stock and therefore locals are often seen riding bicycles to offices and colleges.
As per the sources, locals reported that, "Due to the current economic situation in the country, we started using bicycles. We cannot afford to get petrol and we have no time to stand in the queues. Sometimes, standing in the queues also does not give a surety that we will get the petrol.”
"So, right now cycling is the best option. I have two cycles, one I use for daily use. I usually travel to my workplace by bicycle. It is 8-10 km from my place. Since lately, the crisis has begun, there are a lot of people who have switched to public transport and bicycles," he further added.
Furthermore, locals claim they wait for 4-5 days in queues to get fuel. "I came here on Thursday; we wait in queue for 4-5 days. But they have set a limit of Rs 1500 for bikes - just 3 litres aren’t enough, we are in courier service," said a local resident said.
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Meanwhile, political situation of Sri Lanka is also worsening with the each passing day. Sri Lankan Prime Minister resigned and President will be resigning on July 13.
-PTC News
