Sri Lanka Cabinet Approves Purchase of 600 Air-Conditioned Buses for SLTB

The Sri Lankan Cabinet has approved the purchase of 600 air-conditioned buses for the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) as part of efforts to improve public transport services across the country.

The Cabinet paper regarding the purchase was submitted by the Acting Minister of Transport, with the new buses expected to be deployed mainly for intercity and long-distance passenger services.

Rs. 14.4 Billion Allocated for New Bus Fleet

A total allocation of Rs. 14.4 billion has been set aside in the national budget for the project.

The introduction of the new air-conditioned buses is expected to enhance passenger comfort and improve the quality of long-distance public transportation services operated by the SLTB.

The move is part of ongoing efforts to modernise Sri Lanka’s public transport sector by expanding and upgrading the existing bus fleet.

Further details regarding the procurement process, delivery schedule, and routes where the new buses will operate are expected to be announced later.

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