Government had given approval to the
Private Bus unions to increase the Bus fares by 4 percent with effect from midnight tomorrow (20) according to Minister Of Transport Nimal Siripala De Silva .
During a meeting held between the Transport Minister and representatives of the Private Bus Owners Union a decision has been taken in this regard Minister has stressed.
However the minimum Bus fare of Rs.12 will not be changed it has been revealed. Also the Bus fares of Express highway buses and semi luxury buses will not be increased it has been stated.
Private Bus unions have requested the authorities to increase the Bus fares by 10 percent due to the recent fuel price hike ,However Ministry of Transport has agreed to increase the Bus fares by 4 percent.
Transport Minister Nimal Siripala De Silva has instructed the National Transport Commission to prepare a Bus fare revision mechanism as per the changing prices of fuel .
During a meeting held between the Transport Minister and representatives of the Private Bus Owners Union a decision has been taken in this regard Minister has stressed.
However the minimum Bus fare of Rs.12 will not be changed it has been revealed. Also the Bus fares of Express highway buses and semi luxury buses will not be increased it has been stated.
Private Bus unions have requested the authorities to increase the Bus fares by 10 percent due to the recent fuel price hike ,However Ministry of Transport has agreed to increase the Bus fares by 4 percent.
Transport Minister Nimal Siripala De Silva has instructed the National Transport Commission to prepare a Bus fare revision mechanism as per the changing prices of fuel .
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