Sri Lanka, March 23 -- The bus fares will be increased by 12.19 percent from midnight today (23), Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has stated.

Following the price revision, the minimum bus fare will be increased from Rs. 27 to Rs. 30.

Meanwhile, the maximum fare which was Rs. 2,159 has risen by Rs. 263 to Rs. 2,422.

The proposal to increase bus fares was presented to the Cabinet of Ministers today (23).

Earlier, the National Transport Commission (NTC) stated that the recent fuel price hike, particularly the increase in Lanka auto diesel prices, significantly impacted the bus fare revision formula.

According to the NTC, this has resulted in an increase exceeding 10% compared to the current bus fares.

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