The employees of government and private sectors should carry their office identity cards when using the public transport. The process is implemented effective from today. The police and health authorities will randomly check the public transport in this regard. Meanwhile , the public is requested not to travel outside without any important reason.

It is stressed that public transport will be used for essential services. State Minister Dilum Amunugama said that office identity cards are mandatory to travel in public transport. They will checked arbitrarily by traffic police.Those who violate these regulations will be dealt with.