Public Transport Now an Essential Service

COLOMBO (News 1st) - An extraordinary gazette was issued declaring public transport services and the provision and maintenance of facilities for transport services, as essential services.

The extraordinary gazette was signed by Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake.

Accordingly, public transport services for passengers or goods and the provision and maintenance of facilities for transport services by road, and rail, including roads, bridges, culverts, and railway lines will be essential effective yesterday.