Official Three-Wheeler Operating Cost Model

Three-Wheeler Fare Recommendation Engine

ත්‍රිරෝද රථ ගාස්තු නිර්දේශක ආකෘතිය • முச்சக்கர வண்டி கட்டண கணிப்பான்

Formulated by Link Lanka to establish fair, scientific, and sustainable tariffs for three-wheelers across Sri Lanka. It balances fair driver earnings against living costs, fuel price fluctuations, vehicle depreciation, and genuine running maintenance.

150 KM / Day Duty Cycle 50% Empty Running (Wastage) Factor Scientific 9-Point Itemization Digitally Protected Tariff Config

Variable Inputs

Adjust current fuel price and target driver profit margin:

Petrol Price (LKR / Litre) Rs. / L

Rs.

Presets:

Target Driver Profit (%) Net Margin %

Presets:

Recommended Fare Structure

Rounded to Nearest Rs. 5

1^st KM Charge (Base)

Rs. 120

First Kilometer Flag Drop

Subsequent KM (2^nd KM+)

Rs. 90

Per Additional Kilometer

Total Operating Cost / KM: Rs. 66.60

Direct Fuel Overhead / KM: Rs. 29.85

Driver Profit Margin / KM: Rs. 23.40

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Itemized Cost Per Kilometer Breakdown

Based on 150 km daily run (100 km hire + 50 km empty return / wastage)

9 Cost Categories

Cost Component Share 100% Total Operating Cost

Fuel 45%

Wage 30%

Maint 13%

Cap 12%

Fuel (Actual & Empty) Driver Daily Wage Service, Tires & Repairs Depreciation & Financing

Cost Category	Cost Per KM	Share	Formula
TOTAL COST PER KM (රු./කි.මී.) Excluding Driver Profit Margin	Rs. 66.60	100%	-

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Why 50% Empty Running Wastage?

In commercial three-wheeler operations, a driver rarely receives a return hire immediately. On average, traveling 100 km with passengers requires 50 km of empty running (deadheading, waiting at ranks, returning to stands).

Driver Wage & Fair Livelihood

A daily baseline wage of Rs. 3,000 is amortized over the 150 km daily cycle (Rs. 20.00/km). The separate profit margin covers risk, unexpected repairs, inflation, and seasonal fluctuations.

Maintenance & Tire Provisions

Every 3,000 km requires oil changes, filter cleaning, body washes, and cable lubrication. Three tires (35,000 km life @ Rs. 5,500 each) and regular battery replacement reserves are factored in.

12-Year Capital & Depreciation

A new Tuk-Tuk replacement cost (Rs. 1.8M) depreciates over a 12-year lifespan (540,000 km total). Capital interest is accounted for at 10% annual rate (Rs. 180,000/yr), equating to Rs. 4.00/km.

Three-Wheeler Fare Recommendation Engine

Variable Inputs

Itemized Cost Per Kilometer Breakdown

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Cost Component