The government has taken a decision to commence limited inter-provincial transport facilities from Wednesday (July 14). However, these services will only be available for those who are engaged in essential services, State Minister of Transport Dilum Amunugama. Speaking to the media at a vaccine drive in Kandy, the State Minister said that railway services too would commence in parallel to this program. He said, “Limited transport services will commence from Wednesday. In addition, the rules laid down for public servants and private-sector essential service employees who travel between the provinces must be followed.

Source: The Nation July 12, 2021 12:00 UTC