Transport and Civil Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva yesterday presented the National Transport Commission (Amendment) Bill to revise current fine of Rs.10,000 to Rs.200,000 for long distance buses plying without valid permits.
The new fine is only related to inter-provincial buses coming under the purview of the NTC.
He said a set of new criteria in issuing long distance route permits has also been introduced.
He said as of now a total of 3,219 permits including 459 semi-luxury permits, 603 luxury permits and 94 super-luxury permits have been issued for long distance buses.
