Transport Minister orders unrestricted use of student bus season tickets on holidays

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Transport Minister

Vijitha Herath

Transport Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday directed the National Transport Commission (NTC) to ensure that student season bus tickets issued to school, technical college and university students are valid for travel on Saturdays, Sundays and all public holidays.

This decision comes in response to numerous complaints from students who have faced significant inconveniences when travelling on holidays using their season bus tickets.

Herath emphasised the need for an immediate solution, instructing the NTC Chairman to make the necessary arrangements to allow students to travel freely on Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses throughout the entire month.

The directive aims to ease the financial burden on students, ensure their mobility and improving access to education and other essential services on non-academic days.