We stand in solidarity with the communities we serve, and our thoughts are with every family coping with loss, disruption and uncertainty in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah.

Partnership with Red Cross

We are donating LKR 65 million to the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society to support relief and recovery efforts for affected communities. This cash contribution will enable the Red Cross team to procure and distribute dry-ration kits, life-saving medicines and essential care packages worth LKR 30 million across affected regions. Additionally, we are providing over LKR 17.5 million in free Uber rides for Red Cross teams during rescue and relief operations, and LKR 17.5 million via Uber Eats to source groceries and essential supplies from local merchants for free delivery to impacted households.

Supporting public participation in relief efforts

To make it easier for the general public to participate in relief efforts, we’re also partnering with the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) to support a public Donation Drive through which dry rations and essential goods can be sent to affected households at no cost.

We are facilitating donation pick-ups in Colombo through the Uber app, with all items delivered to the central collection point set up by CMC at the Colombo Town Hall. Sri Lankans can participate in the donation drive by following these steps:

*For packages under 5 kg, choose ‘Courier Moto’. For packages between 5-25 kg, choose ‘Courier Auto’.
All donation-related trips originating from Core Colombo to the collection point will be free of charge.

These latest efforts build on Uber’s ongoing collaboration with the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society, including prior joint work to support vaccination transport services, community relief drives during COVID, and providing emergency first-aid training to drivers to enhance safety on the platform. The partnership with CMC strengthens this commitment by enabling community participation and ensuring support reaches affected families quickly and efficiently.

With Cyclone Ditwah affecting many regions across the country, Uber remains committed to supporting immediate relief efforts and helping communities recover in the weeks and months ahead.