Minister Mahinda Amaraweera says President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has decided to grant bus drivers and conductors who have been affected by the ongoing curfew and lack of services as a result, a Rs.5,000 allowance.
The Minister said President Rajapaksa yesterday consented to a request to grant Rs.5,000, that is given to persons without a permanent income, to be granted to bus conductors and drivers as well.