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Private Bus Operators Criticize Rs. 7 Billion Expenditure on New Metro Bus Project.
May 7, 2026 at 4:14 AM
The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association has strongly criticized the government’s new 'Metro Bus' initiative, labeling the Rs. 7 billion allocation a waste of taxpayer funds and a repetition of past systemic failures within the public transport sector.
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Sri Lanka Overhauls Inter-Provincial Bus Permit System to Enhance Public Transport.
April 23, 2026 at 7:53 AM
The Sri Lankan Cabinet has approved a modernized framework for issuing inter-provincial bus permits to balance current operator stability with new investment opportunities, governed by the National Transport Commission (Amendment) Act of 2025.
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Sri Lanka Transport Board Moves Toward Cashless Fare Collection System.
April 16, 2026 at 3:30 PM
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) is transitioning to a cashless, card-only payment system for bus fares to modernize public transport, enhance transparency, and improve passenger convenience.

















