The cabinet has today (12) approved the 6% bus fare hike proposed by an intelectual committee according to Minister Of Transport Nimal Siripala De Silva.
The new bus fare hike will be implemented with effect from 01st of August this year the minister has stated.
The Bus owners trade unions have recently threatened to launch an island wide strike if the government not allow them to increase the bus fare.
During the discussions held with transport ministry officials the bus union leaders have rejected the 3.2% bus fare hike proposed by the ministry.
The new bus fare hike will be implemented with effect from 01st of August this year the minister has stated.
The Bus owners trade unions have recently threatened to launch an island wide strike if the government not allow them to increase the bus fare.
During the discussions held with transport ministry officials the bus union leaders have rejected the 3.2% bus fare hike proposed by the ministry.
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