QR Fuel Pass Glitches Resolved as User Base Hits 5.09 Million 📈

Digital Economy Deputy Minister Eng. Eranga Weeraratne confirmed that technical issues within the National Fuel Pass system have been stabilized following a rapid three-day troubleshooting period. • System Stability & Updates The platform, developed at no cost by MIT and Dialog, faced integration challenges with legacy government databases. Technical fixes for mobile number changes and vehicle ownership transfers were completed in under 72 hours, a significant improvement from the eight-week resolution window in 2023. • Registration Data Total Users: 5,094,566 individuals registered. Total Vehicles: 5,103,991 linked to the system. New Entries: 439,997 new vehicles added since the 2023 rollout, reflecting a growing vehicle base still reliant on the quota mechanism. • Infrastructure & Support The ICT infrastructure is being further optimized to handle high traffic. Due to the 1919 hotline being overwhelmed, the Ministry plans to introduce new digital complaint channels to improve user experience and system transparency. • Economic Context The continued reliance on the National Fuel Pass highlights the ongoing use of digital rationing to manage energy distribution. The rapid resolution of glitches underscores a push for higher efficiency in the Digital Economy sector to prevent disruptions in national logistics & transport.