{"id":3879,"date":"2025-05-16T09:26:06","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T03:56:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/english.lankanewsnetwork.com\/?p=3879"},"modified":"2025-05-16T09:26:06","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T03:56:06","slug":"now-delivering-uber-eats-expands-to-anuradhapura-sri-lankas-ancient-sacred-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/english.lankanewsnetwork.com\/?p=3879","title":{"rendered":"Now delivering: Uber Eats expands to Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka\u2019s ancient sacred city"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Uber Eats, the country\u2019s most loved delivery app for ordering food, groceries, and more, is now available in Anuradhapura. With this expansion, residents of one of Sri Lanka\u2019s most historic and culturally significant cities can now enjoy the ease of ordering meals, everyday essentials, and more, delivered right to their doorstep.<\/p>\n<p>Anuradhapura is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the ancient capital city of Sri Lanka. Home to ancient pilgrimage sites, the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi tree, ruins of the ancient Sinhala civilization, and centuries of Buddhist heritage, Anuradhapura continues to be a place where tradition and modern daily life go hand in hand. With the arrival of Uber Eats, locals and tourists alike get access to a wide range of categories\u2014whether it\u2019s ordering a quick snack, getting dinner delivered for the family, or ordering ingredients for a home-cooked meal from neighborhood stores. Popular local favourites like the Chamee Group of Restaurants; Alankulama Group of Restaurants; My Burger; Hotel Singha Kanuwa; and Rasa Gedara are now just a few taps away\u2014bringing trusted local flavours onto the Uber Eats app for the first time.<\/p>\n<p>Varun Wijewardane, Country Manager, Uber Delivery \u2013 Sri Lanka, said: \u201cWe remain committed to making food and everyday essentials more accessible, and are pleased to bring the convenience and reliability of Uber Eats to Anuradhapura. This service expansion is about more than just delivery &#8211; it\u2019s about becoming part of the everyday life of a community with deep history, strong values, and a vibrant local food culture. It will also unlock new earning opportunities for delivery partners and help local small businesses reach more customers. We\u2019re excited to support local entrepreneurs and elevate the way Sri Lankans experience delivery.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As part of the launch, Uber Eats has partnered with the local government for this year\u2019s Vesak celebrations in Anuradhapura. The company is supporting enhancements around the Kubichchankulama lake area, installing directional signage across key pilgrimage sites, and helping organize community events\u2014including a national Pandol competition, cultural performances by local schools, and an open-air LED film screening\u2014to enhance the experience for thousands of residents and visitors during this important cultural occasion.<\/p>\n<p>N.H.R. Nishantha, Municipal Commissioner, Anuradhapura, said, \u201cAnuradhapura holds immense cultural and historical significance for Sri Lanka. Improved access to food and essentials through a reliable delivery service will benefit both residents and the many visitors who come to our city throughout the year. We appreciate Uber Eats contribution to the Vesak celebrations and their commitment to partner with the local community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With the latest expansion, Uber Eats further solidifies its position as Sri Lanka\u2019s go-to delivery platform, connecting locals and tourists with the best the island nation has to offer. In February, Uber Eats expanded to Matara, Weligama, and Mirissa, strengthening its footprint along the Southern Coast after adding Koggala, Talpe, and Ahangama in December 2024. In March 2025, the service was also extended to Veyangoda and Nittambuwa, expanding coverage across the Colombo\u2013Gampaha districts. Uber Eats is now available in Anuradhapura, Galle, Unawatuna, Koggala, Talpe, Ahangama, Matara, Weligama, Mirissa, Veyangoda, and Nittambuwa\u2014supporting communities across Sri Lanka with fast, reliable delivery and new opportunities for local businesses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Uber Eats, the country\u2019s most loved delivery app for ordering food, groceries, and more, is now available in Anuradhapura. With this expansion, residents of one of Sri Lanka\u2019s most historic and culturally significant cities can now enjoy the ease of ordering meals, everyday essentials, and more, delivered right to their doorstep. 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