Cabinet approves bus fare increase of 6.56%

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The Cabinet approval was granted today to increase bus fares by 6.56 per cent with effect from tomorrow.

However, the minimum fare of Rs.10 would not be changed.

Earlier, the Lanka Private Bus Owners Association and the All Ceylon Private Bus Owners Association requested the government to increase bus fares by 10 percent and 20 percent respectively.

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Cabinet approves bus fare increase of 6.56%

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