By: Isuru Parakrama
March 29, Colombo (LNW): Public transport operators in Sri Lanka’s Western Province have been warned to clearly exhibit newly revised fare tables inside their buses or face tough penalties.
The Road Passenger Transport Authority (RPTA) has made it compulsory for all buses to display the updated pricing information in a visible manner for passengers.
Chairman Gamini Jayasinghe stated that this measure is intended to improve transparency and prevent disputes over fares.
Beginning Monday, inspection teams will be deployed across the province to carry out spot checks on both private and state-run buses. Authorities say the inspections will be unannounced and conducted at key transit points as well as along major routes.
Operators found flouting the directive risk severe consequences, including substantial fines and the possible suspension or cancellation of their route permits. Officials stressed that repeat offenders would face stricter enforcement action.