Bus fares to reduce from July

Bus fares will be reduced by 5% from 01 July 2024, the Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) has announced.

President of the Association, Gemunu Wijeratne said that this will result in a Rs. 2 reduction in the minimum bus fare.

Addressing the media, he said, accordingly, the minimum bus fare will be reduced from Rs. 30 to Rs. 28.

The decision was taken during a meeting between the Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association and Transport Ministry officials today.