Sri Lanka tests online ticket booking platform for intercity bus travel
2026-05-04
Sri Lanka has launched a pilot programme to enable online seat reservations for long-distance bus travel, Transport and Highways MinisterContinue Reading
Bus falls down precipice in Hatton
2026-04-29
A passenger transport bus toppled into a precipice along the Hatton–Dickoya main road this afternoon, the Police said. According toContinue Reading
Police urge passengers to complain about overcharging in buses
2026-04-24
Sri Lanka Police have announced that legal action will be taken against bus operators who charge passengers more than theContinue Reading
Inclusive low-floor bus service launched for special needs passengers
2026-04-21
A new low‑floor bus service prioritizing persons with disabilities and special needs was launched today under the Clean Sri LankaContinue Reading
Special transport services begin today for Sinhala and Tamil New Year return travel
2026-04-15
Authorities have introduced special transport arrangements from today (15) to facilitate the return of passengers who travelled to villages forContinue Reading
Two injured in accident near Hambantota Port
2026-04-09
Two people were injured in a road accident that occurred at around 12.15 am today (09) on the Tissamaharama–Matara mainContinue Reading
SLTB announces Special Bus Services from April 9–21
2026-04-08
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has announced special bus services during the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year festiveContinue Reading
Tender called to purchase 200 new luxury buses for SLTB
2026-03-20
The Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development has officially called for tenders to supply 200 new luxury diesel busesContinue Reading
No bus fare hike despite fuel cost changes : NTC
2026-03-10
The National Transport Commission (NTC) states that although diesel prices have increased, there will be no revision of bus fares.Continue Reading
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
