Sri Lankan authorities will once again suspend Inter-Province Bus Services and Train Services with effect from Saturday (17) to the 01st of August 2021.
State Minister of Bus Transport Services and Train Compartments Dilum Amunugama speaking to reporters on Friday (16) said several buses were added to service between provinces for the benefit of personnel attached to essential services, however, it was impossible to transport these passengers in accordance to the health guidelines.
‘Therefore, were compelled to impose those restrictions once again,’ he said adding that health authorities have warned that the Delta COVID variant spread is high in the Colombo District compared to other areas and there is a need to prevent it from spreading to the villages.