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NYC Commuters Weigh In: Reliability Over Free Fares in Bus Transit Debate.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan to make buses free faces skepticism from commuters who prioritize reliability and punctuality over fare elimination.
Private Bus Operators Criticize Rs. 7 Billion Expenditure on New Metro Bus Project.
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.
Sri Lanka Overhauls Inter-Provincial Bus Permit System to Enhance Public Transport.
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.
Sri Lanka Transport Board Moves Toward Cashless Fare Collection System.
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.
