Cabinet approves Japanese grant of eight low-floor buses for Sri Lanka
2026-03-04
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to obtain eight used low‑floor buses donated by the Government of JapanContinue Reading
49 vehicles taken off roads in Nuwara Eliya crackdown on unfit vehicles
2026-02-26
A joint special operation to inspect vehicles unfit for road use was carried out within the Nuwara Eliya Police DivisionContinue Reading
10 bus drivers, conductors arrested in narcotics checks
2026-02-12
Ten bus drivers and conductors working on private passenger buses have been arrested for using narcotics, it was reported. TheContinue Reading
76 rural roads to be upgraded, bus services begin on 40 routes
2026-01-01
The government says 76 rural roads will be developed, and bus services will commence on 40 selected routes from today,Continue Reading
Mother and toddler killed in three-wheeler–bus collision
2025-12-17
A 33‑year‑old woman and her 2‑year‑old son from Dehiattakandiya died following a head‑on collision between a passenger bus and aContinue Reading
Students allowed to use SLTB November season ticket this month
2025-12-15
Schoolchildren have been granted the facility to travel this month on Sri Lanka Transport Board buses using the November seasonContinue Reading
Bus driver and conductor suspended over flood incident in Kumbukkana
2025-12-05
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has taken disciplinary action regarding the Monaragala–Colombo bus that endangered passengers’ lives by attempting toContinue Reading
All 67 passengers of Kala Oya bus rescued
2025-11-29
Sri Lanka Navy says the operation to rescue passengers of a bus that was trapped due to floods on theContinue Reading
At least 40 passengers rescued from storm-struck Bus on Kala Oya Bridge
2025-11-29
Sri Lanka Navy says at least 40 passengers of a bus that was trapped due to floods on the KalaContinue Reading
Bus ticket bank card payments begin at Makumbura
2025-11-24
The pilot project to introduce bank card payments for bus ticket purchases was launched at the Makumbura Multimodal Transport CentreContinue Reading
NTC to mandate quality certification display on long-distance buses
2025-10-09
The National Transport Commission (NTC) announced that all long-distance passenger buses will soon be required to display their official qualityContinue Reading
New safety checks for long-distance buses & vans : Transport Minister
2025-09-11
Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake says a new regulation will be imposed soon for buses and vans used for theContinue Reading
Dangerous bus driving caught on camera
2025-09-08
A motorist has captured the moment a major bus collision had almost occurred due to the reckless driving of twoContinue Reading
President’s Fund grants Rs. 1 million compensation per victim of Ella bus tragedy
2025-09-05
The President’s Fund will provide Rs. 1 million each to the families of those who lost their lives in theContinue Reading
Ella bus accident : Statement from Opposition Leader
2025-09-05
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has expressed his condolences to the victims of the bus accident in Ella on Thursday, statingContinue Reading
Driver said brake failure moments before crash – Victim
2025-09-05
A victim who survived the Ella bus accident has revealed that the driver had claimed a brake failure minutes beforeContinue Reading
200 Army personnel involved in Ella bus accident rescue operation
2025-09-05
Military assistance has been provided for the rescue operation of the victims of the bus accident in Wellawaya on Thursday.Continue Reading
9 CHOGM buses restored & back on the road
2025-08-18
Nine buses imported to Sri Lanka in 2014 for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) have been reintroduced toContinue Reading