Bus fares to increase by 10% next week

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.

LPBOA President Gemunu Wijeratne told the media yesterday that the annual fare revision, which was expected to be carried out on 1 June, will be included in this. 

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