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Kangaroo Cabs is a Sri Lankan taxi and transportation services company headquartered in Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. Founded in 1987 by Sunil Fonseka, the company provides taxi services, airport transfers, corporate transportation and vehicle rental services across the country.[1]

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Company typePrivate
IndustryTransportation
Founded1987
FounderSunil Fonseka
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Kangaroo Cabs
Company typePrivate
IndustryTransportation
Founded1987
FounderSunil Fonseka
HeadquartersNugegoda, Sri Lanka
Key people
Sunil Fonseka (Chairman and Managing Director)

Thushara Fonseka (Director of Operations)

Kusal Fonseka (Director of Finance)
Websitehttps://kangaroocabs.com
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The company operates booking services through a mobile application, online booking platform and a call centre. Media reports have described Kangaroo Cabs as an organised taxi service provider operating in Sri Lanka since the late 1980s.[2]

History

Kangaroo Cabs was founded in 1987 by Sunil Fonseka with the aim of providing organised taxi services in Colombo and surrounding areas.[3]

The company initially began operations with a fleet of approximately 20 vehicles and later expanded its services across Sri Lanka.[4]

In 2011, Kangaroo Cabs introduced online booking through its website, allowing customers to request taxis immediately or reserve rides in advance.[5]

In 2019, the company marked its 30th anniversary of operations in Sri Lanka’s transportation sector.[6]

Services

Kangaroo Cabs provides transportation services including taxi services, airport transfers, chauffeur-driven vehicle rentals and corporate transportation. The company operates bookings through a mobile application, online platform and a 24-hour call centre.

Its transportation network includes sedans, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), vans and luxury vehicles designed to accommodate different passenger requirements.

Corporate social responsibility

Kangaroo Cabs has undertaken community awareness initiatives including a Pink Ribbon campaign aimed at raising awareness of breast cancer.[7]

The company has also conducted driver training programmes focused on professional development and community awareness.[8]

COVID-19 response

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kangaroo Cabs introduced safety measures including distributing body temperature monitoring devices and hand sanitizers to drivers.[9]

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