Govt.  allocates Rs. 3.6 bln to expand SLTB long-distance bus fleet

Govt. allocates Rs. 3.6 bln to expand SLTB long-distance bus fleet

November 7, 2025   05:35 pm

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, presenting the 2026 Budget, announced plans to strengthen the public transportation sector by adding 600 buses to the long-distance service fleet operated by the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB).

A total of Rs. 3,600 million has been allocated for the initial implementation of this project, the President noted.

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