COLOMBO (News 1st); Speculations have arisen whether the bus fare will increase in the near future?

The Secretary of the All Ceylon Private Bus Owners Association, Anjana Priyanjith demanded for a special subsidy from the Government for buses with the increase in the price of diesel.

Priyanjith further stated that if such a subsidy is not granted, there will be no other option remaining than to increase bus fares.

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