New bus fares to be in effect from midnight

Thursday, 20 September 2018 - 11:11

New+bus+fares+to+be+in+effect+from+midnight+
The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation says that the 4 per cent bus fare hike will be implemented from midnight tonight.

The decision to raise bus fares by 4% was taken after yesterday's discussion between bus union representatives and the Transport Minister.

Transport Ministry clarified that there will be no changes in the minimum fare of Rs.12 and Rs. 15. In addition, there will be no changes on bus
fares on the expressway and semi-luxury buses.

Those fares impacted by the change include the Rs. 19 bus fare which will be increased to 20 rupees, Rs. 24 which will increase to Rs. 25.
Meanwhile, Rs.28 which will be raised to Rs. 30.


Indian youth rescued by STF after falling 300 ft off a cliff while climbing Sri Pada
Friday, 29 March 2024 - 16:39

An Indian youth, identified as 25-year-old Bharat Chandradas from Mumbai, Maharashtra, found himself in a perilous situation after falling approximately... Read More

Jaffna Farmer (60 yr old) sets Cholan World Record: pulls 1550 kg with beard and hair
Friday, 29 March 2024 - 16:16

Chelliah Thiruchelvam, a 60-year-old farmer from Jaffna, made headlines as he achieved a remarkable feat by pulling a 1550 kg Tata Ace for 500 meters with... Read More

Export revenue nearly One billion rupees in two-month period - State Minister
Friday, 29 March 2024 - 15:28

Small and Medium Enterprises Development State Minister Prasanna Ranaweera stated that Sri Lanka has recorded an export income of Rs. 983.7 million rupees... Read More