Colombo Bus Fare Inconsistencies
Social media users are highlighting issues with irregular fare structures on Colombo buses where passengers pay different amounts for stops within the same area. The complaint focuses on fare inconsistencies near Bambalapitiya Junction and other zones.
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In regular #Colombo buses have inconsistent fares for stops within the same area. Get off before Bambalapitiya Junction, and you pay one fare; get off just after the junction, still within Bambalapitiya & you’re charged the fare 4 the next destination. How does that make sense? https://t.co/KYSGaxvqy8