The Ministry of Transport and Highways has unveiled plans to strengthen the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) fleet with the import of 600 new buses before the end of the year, it was reported.
According to NewsFirst, the ministry said the shipment will comprise 200 luxury coaches earmarked for expressway services and 400 standard buses to serve regular routes. The consignment is scheduled to arrive by December.
In a separate development, the Ministry confirmed that 104 newly purchased Metro buses have already been dispatched and are expected to reach Sri Lanka by August 15.
These buses will be equipped with card‑based fare collection systems. Following installation and testing, they are slated to enter service by September 20.
The Transport Ministry states the expansion is aimed at easing passenger demand on both expressways and ordinary roads, while modernizing the SLTB fleet with improved technology and commuter convenience. (Newswire)