With the withdrawal of the curfew in the Western Province and other areas, 5000 Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses and 48 office trains will be deployed for transport since tomorrow, Sri Lanka transport authorities announced.
Private buses are also to be deployed for transport under a systematic arrangement, private bus operators say.
The passengers are requested to wear face masks, wash hands and keep one-meter distance in public transport.
Buses and trains will not be stopped in isolated areas. The people who live in isolated areas cannot leave the areas even to report for essential services.
The busfare has also been increased according to the transport policy implemented in each Province. Price hikes will be from 20% to 50% according to the seating regulations. The maximum increase will be 50% for the areas where only one passenger is seated on a double seat.
All expressways will be open for public use without restrictions since 5 a.m. tomorrow.
Ministry of Public Service, Provincial Councils and Local Government has advised the institutional heads to summon the minimum number of employees to the public offices. The rest of the employees will work from home.
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