In Sri Lanka, the bus fare has been increased by 22 per cent from Thursday midnight.<br />''<br />''National Transport Commission (NTC) Director General Nilan Miranda said that the minimum bus fare will be 40 rupees. He said the decision was taken considering the recent fuel price hike.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">He further said, bus fares have been increased on four occasions this year alone. During the discussion on Tuesday the private bus owners requested a 30 per cent and 20 per cent fare increase. However, with the calculation considering the twelve criteria, the bus fare has been increased by 22 per cent.</span><br />