Bus and three-wheeler fares have been increased in line with the recent fuel price adjustment.
As of midnight yesterday, bus fares were raised by 12.19%.
According to Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, the minimum bus fare has increased from Rs. 27 to Rs. 30. The maximum fare for regular bus services has risen by Rs. 263, taking the fare from Rs. 2,159 to Rs. 2,422.
The National Transport Commission (NTC) announced that fares for semi-luxury bus services have increased from Rs. 39 to Rs. 44, luxury services from Rs. 50 to Rs. 60, and super-luxury services from Rs. 80 to Rs. 90.
Meanwhile, three-wheeler fares been increased with effect from today.
Chairman of the Western Province Road Passenger Transport Authority, Gamini Jasinghe said that this is a temporary adjustment in response to rising fuel prices.
Accordingly, the fare for the first kilometer has been increased by Rs. 10, bringing the new cost to Rs. 110, while the fare for each additional kilometer has been increased by Rs. 5, bringing the new cost up to Rs. 90.
Meanwhile, the All Ceylon Inter-Provincial School Children Transport Association has requested a 10% fare increase.
According to Chairman of the All Ceylon Bakery Owners’ Association, N.K. Jayawardhana, prices of bakery products, including bread, have been raised by Rs. 10, effective from midnight yesterday.
Additionally, the Chairman of Container Transport Owners Association said that Container Transport fares have been increased by 20%.