Sri Lanka, March 10 -- With the recent surge in fuel prices, the All Ceylon School Children's Transport Association has decided to increase school transport fees by 5%, effective from today (10).

Speaking at a press briefing, the President of the Association, Lalith Chandrasiri Fernando, stated that although fuel prices had been revised on several previous occasions, transport fees were maintained without change due to the prevailing economic situation in the country.

However, he emphasized that the latest increase of Rs. 22 per litre has left them with no alternative but to adjust the fares.

Fernando further noted that this decision was reached following extensive discussions with other relevant associations.

He added that the revise...