Bus fares to go up from next week

State Minister of Transport Dilum Amunugama says that the minimum bus fare will be increased by Rs. 03 with effect from January 05, 2022.

 

He stated that the other categories of bus fares, excluding minimum fare category, for SLTB and private passenger transport buses will be increased by 17% with effect from the date.

 

Speaking at a press conference in Colombo today, he said that the National Transport Commission (NTC) has received the revised bus fares for each section and category formulated based on the pricing formula.

 

The state minister said that while giving due consideration to the bus industry as well as the passengers, they plan to increase fares by the least amount possible.