Train fares are also expected to be increased shortly.
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to revise train fares in the near future.
Speaking during the weekly Cabinet media briefing in Colombo today, Minister of Transport Dilum Amunugama said they are compelled to revise fares, considering the local diesel prices.
Minister Amunugama added that the rail fares are only around one-third of the bus fares and therefore noted that authorities had emphasised the need for a fare revision.
