The first female conductors appointed to the state bus service, Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), assumed duties today (10 Feb).
The female conductors commenced their duties from the Makumbura Multi-Modal Centre (MMC) in Kottawa.
Nineteen women were recently appointed as conductors to the SLTB, marking a first for the state-run public transport operator and a milestone in efforts to expand women’s participation in the sector.
According to the government, the appointments reflect a broader push toward gender equality and safer public spaces, particularly in public transport. (Newswire)