Bus fares to increase by 10% next week - LPBOA

Bus fares to increase by 10% next week - LPBOA

May 11, 2018   03:44 pm

Private bus fares are expected to be increased by a minimum of 10% by next week, under the annual fare revision, the Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) said.

Speaking at a press conference in Colombo today (11), LPBOA President Gemunu Wijeratne said that the annual fare revision which was expected to be carried out on June 1 will be included into this. 

Accordingly, the current minimum fare of Rs 10 would increase to Rs 11, he said. 

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