Private bus operators shift gears, no fare reduction till travel card system is implemented

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CHATURANGA PRADEEP SAMARAWICKRAMA Follow

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Even though the price of Lanka auto diesel was reduced by Rs. 15 from yesterday, the Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA) has decided not to reduce the bus fares.

LPBOA chairman Gemunu Wijerathne told the Daily Mirror that the decision was taken until the government implements the travel card system.

"Without implementing the travel card system, the benefits of the fuel price reduction will not go to the people.

"Several private fuel companies will be involved in the country's fuel distribution soon.

"They will sell their fuel at a lower price than the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). So, it is essential to implement the travel card system with immediate effect," Wijerathne said. (Chaturanga Pradeep Samarawickrama)

Comments - 3

Rishan Monday, 01 May 2023 04:41 PM

He only knows to.jncrease the price even if ther e is one rupee price increase in Diesel... But he never reduce the rate even if the Diesel prices comes down.....

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Tissa Fernando Monday, 01 May 2023 06:55 PM

Might as well keep the fuel price constant so the money comes to the government not to this rougue private sector.

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Sivalingam Tuesday, 02 May 2023 05:57 AM

Tax audit Gemunu.

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