The move also aims to promote a greener transportation sector, a statement said.

Two test runs have been completed, he said.

"We plan to commence bus services 100 percent islandwide. If not 100 percent, at least 90 percent should be doable."

"The ministry will look at the possibility of allocating additional quotas for those requirements on a separate QR code"

Miranda said long distance buses will be given around 125-150 litres of diesel at a time.

The minister of transport has approved the price revision with the recommendation of the NTC.

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"In the annual price revision, 12 factors including the fuel prices will be taken into consideration."

“Even today fewer than 10 per cent of buses are running. Drivers are on strike because they have no fuel."

Private buses now spend a longer time at bus stops waiting for passengers in an attempt to cover costs.