Train season ticket holders allowed to travel by SLTB buses free of charge

Thursday, 12 October 2017 - 15:54

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The Ministry of Transport says the train season ticket holders have been allowed to travel by SLTB buses free of charge.

The Ministry said that the decision was taken to ease the inconveniences caused to train commuters due to the ongoing strike by railway locomotive engine drivers and guards.

The train season ticket holders also can travel by SLTB buses plying on expressways, free of charge.

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