Around 90% of privately operated buses are set to be withdrawn from service today (22), according to the Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association.
Association President Gemunu Wijeratne stated that the decision was taken in response to the latest fuel price increase announced yesterday (21), which he described as the highest percentage hike recorded so far.
He explained that bus owners have collectively decided to suspend operations for the day as a result of the increased operating costs.
Wijeratne further noted that normal bus services are expected to resume once a revision of bus fares is implemented.
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