Sri Lanka Railways has decided to suspend interprovincial services effective from midnight today (May 11). Accordingly, intra-provincial services will be provided for the commuters for time being, the railways department said further. In addition, interprovincial bus services provided by Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) and private sector will also be suspended from tonight. Minister of Transport Dilum Amunugama stated that an announcement regarding the use of buses for essential services will be made later. Meanwhile, the Cabinet of Ministers has decided to continue the provision of concessions for interprovincial bus transportation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Source: The Nation May 11, 2021 07:52 UTC