The National Transport Commission has approved the increase in Sri Lankan Public Transport and private bus fares effective tomorrow (06).
With the new fare increase, a bus fare is set to exceed the Rs. 5000 mark for the first time in the history of Sri Lankan transport. Accordingly, after this fare revision, the maximum long-distance super luxury bus fare, which was previously Rs. 4405, is set to increase to Rs. 5571.
According to the new revision, the minimum bus fare has been increased by Rs. 4 from Rs. 30 to Rs. 34. In addition, the second fare step, which was Rs. 39, has been increased to Rs. 44, and the third fare step, which was Rs. 50, has been increased to Rs. 56.
This revision has been made under 4 categories of fare increase.
Ordinary bus services (less than 100 km): Fare increased by 12%
Ordinary bus services (more than 100 km): Fare increased by 20%
Luxury services (less than 100 km): Existing fare increased by 12%
Luxury services (more than 100 km): Existing fare increased by 15%
The National Transport Commission further emphasizes that this fare increase is applicable to both the SLTB and the private sectors.