Bus fares up by 7% from today: revised rates announced by NTC
Posted by Unknown on Thursday, October 31, 2013 | 0 comments
The Sri Lanka Transport Board said that, Bus fares of both the private and State services will go up by 7% with effect from today.
However, the minimum bus fare, which is Rs 9 at present, will not be increased. Following numerous demands of bus owners, that also included two countrywide bus strikes, the Ministry of Private Transport Services announced an increase in fares by 7% on 12 October.However, bus owners question the authority of the NTC to revise bus fares, and intend filing a petition in the Court of Appeal.
The bus fare for buses operating on the Southern Expressway have also been raised by Rs.30 rupees, the revised bus fare currently stands at Rs. 500.
