Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake says the ministry expects to establish at least 50 multimodal transport centres by 2029.
Minister Rathnayake said plans are underway to establish 15 multimodal transport centres in Colombo by 2026.
He explained that the multimodal transport centres will be structured where bus, train and taxi can be obtained in one spot.
Minister Rathnayake went on to note that the ministry’s aim is to improve several more bus stands, including in Colombo.
“We cannot develop the nation if we don’t improve the transportation sector,” he said.
The transport minister made these remarks while addressing the event marking the launch of the renovation of the Colombo Central Bus Stand in Pettah.
The programme was launched under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today.
The Pettah Central bus stand is being renovated under the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ national programme at an estimated cost of Rs. 425 million and is expected to be completed in 08 months. (Newswire)
