BY Buddhika SamaraweeraEmphasising that they would not accept a revision in bus fares by 7.5% or 10%, the All Ceylon Private Bus Owners’ Association (ACPBOA) has demanded that bus fares be revised at least by 20%, taking into account the prevailing fuel prices. We say that if the diesel subsidy cannot be given, the minimum bus fare should be revised to Rs. Also, the total bus fare should be increased by 20%.”Following the Government’s decision to increase fuel prices with effect from 21 December, the Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) last week stated that bus fares would definitely have to be increased in line with the revised fuel prices. “We will allow a hike in bus fares under the condition that it is reduced when the fuel prices go down and the restrictions on the passenger capacity are lifted. “It is unfortunate that the Government has hiked fuel prices without developing the public transportation services.

Source: The Nation December 28, 2021 18:06 UTC