(UTV | COLOMBO) – Taxi services have been prohibited from operating during the islandwide travel ban that has been enforced in Sri Lanka.
Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ajith Rohana said all forms of public transportation have been suspended during this period.
The public can either walk or use their personal vehicles to travel to the nearest hospital in the event of an emergency, or the pharmacy closest to their residence to purchase medicines.
He said only essential services have been permitted to operate during the islandwide travel ban.
