A discussion will be held at noon on Friday (1) between representatives of the private bus owners’ associations and the officials of the National Transport Commission on whether the bus fares will increase in line with the fuel price hike.
A decision will be reached regarding the revision of bus fares compared to the increase in the price of diesel.
The price of a liter of Auto Diesel, which was Rs.306, was increased by Rs.35 from midnight on Thursday (31).
The new price is Rs.341.
Chairman of the Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association Gemunu Wijeratne said the price of diesel has increased by 4 percent this year.
He said accordingly bus fares should be increased based on the formula.
However, Wijeratne said a final decision will be reached during today’s discussion.
(NewsFirst)
