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Low-floor buses designed to improve accessibility for passengers with special needs have arrived in Sri Lanka, Deputy Minister of Transport Dr. Prasanna Gunasena said.

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104 new low-floor buses purchased for the upcoming Lanka Metro Transit project have arrived in Sri Lanka. The buses are expected to be deployed when the Lanka Metro Transit project is launched in September. Designed to improve accessibility for elderly passengers and persons with disabilities, the low-floor buses are also expected to enhance the overall public transport experience.

104 new low-floor buses purchased for the upcoming Lanka Metro Transit project have arrived in Sri Lanka. The buses are expected to be deployed when the Lanka Metro Transit project is launched in September. Designed to improve accessibility for elderly passengers and persons with disabilities, the low-floor buses are also expected to enhance the overall public transport experience.

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Japan donates 7 low-floor buses to Sri Lanka 🇱🇰🇯🇵 🚌 Seven low-floor buses donated by Japan were officially handed over to Lanka Metro Transit (Pvt) Ltd at the Thalangama Metro Depot. The move is expected to support the modernization of Sri Lanka’s public transport system and improve passenger comfort. Thank You Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka（在スリランカ日本国大使館) Bimal Rathnayake ❤️🙏 Japan Donates Seven Low-Floor Buses to Lanka Metro Transit Seven low-floor buses donated by Japan were officially handed over to Lanka Metro Transit (Pvt) Ltd at the Thalangama Metro Depot. The handover ceremony was attended by the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, the Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka, senior ministry officials and representatives of Lanka Metro Transit.

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A new inclusive low-floor bus service for persons with disabilities was launched under the Clean Sri Lanka programme, with 10 buses introduced on Makumbura–Colombo Fort and Makumbura–Kadawatha routes. The service aims to improve accessibility and comfort, with plans to expand to 122 buses and extend operations to several major cities.

A new inclusive low-floor bus service for persons with disabilities was launched under the Clean Sri Lanka programme, with 10 buses introduced on Makumbura–Colombo Fort and Makumbura–Kadawatha routes. The service aims to improve accessibility and comfort, with plans to expand to 122 buses and extend operations to several major cities.

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112 New Low-Floor Buses to Be Deployed in September 🚍 🚌 Cabinet approves Rs. 800 million in equity capital for Lanka Metro Transit (Pvt) Ltd to develop infrastructure for modern public transport, with the company set to deploy 112 additional low-floor buses in September following the successful Colombo Urban Transport Pilot. A further Rs. 267.5 million is to be provided in 2027 for operational activities. Rs. 800 Million Equity Capital for Lanka Metro Transit The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the provision of Rs. 800 million in equity capital to Lanka Metro Transit (Pvt) Ltd to support the development of infrastructure required for modern public transport operations. Lanka Metro Transit (Pvt) Ltd was incorporated on October 3, 2025, as a subsidiary of the Sri Lanka Transport Board under the Companies Act No. 7 of 2007, with the objective of modernizing public transportation. The company is currently conducting the Colombo Urban Transport Pilot using 10 low-floor buses purchased with funds allocated under the Clean Sri Lanka Programme. The pilot has demonstrated commercial feasibility and received public acceptance, according to the government. Based on the progress of the pilot, the company plans to deploy a further 112 low-floor buses in September. To support the expansion, infrastructure facilities are required, including a fully equipped central workshop in Ekala, new modern bus depots in Thalangama, Kadawatha, Rathmalana and Homagama, as well as internal roads and bus yards. Accordingly, Cabinet approved the proposal submitted by the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development to provide Rs. 800 million in equity capital for the infrastructure development of Lanka Metro Transit. The government has also approved the provision of a further Rs. 267.5 million in 2027 to support the company's operational activities.

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Sri Lanka has begun a long-overdue modernization of its public bus system. The pilot operation began in April 2026 with 10 accessible low-floor buses, and 104 additional Metro buses are scheduled to arrive by August 2026. This is how Thashmika Arosh, a university student with a disability, experienced his first journey on a Metro bus. For decades, wheelchair users in Sri Lanka have had almost no practical access to public buses. In this moment, the conductor assists Thashmika in boarding — a simple act, but one that represents something much bigger: a public transport system beginning to recognize that mobility should be for everyone. Thank you, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Minister Bimal Rathnayake, for advancing this valuable and much-needed project. Modern public transport is not only about new buses. It is about dignity, accessibility, and equal access to opportunity. 🇱🇰 #CleanSriLanka #BusModernization #SriLanka

Sri Lanka has begun a long-overdue modernization of its public bus system. The pilot operation began in April 2026 with 10 accessible low-floor buses, and 104 additional Metro buses are scheduled to arrive by August 2026. This is how Thashmika Arosh, a university student with a disability, experienced his first journey on a Metro bus. For decades, wheelchair users in Sri Lanka have had almost no practical access to public buses. In this moment, the conductor assists Thashmika in boarding — a simple act, but one that represents something much bigger: a public transport system beginning to recognize that mobility should be for everyone. Thank you, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Minister Bimal Rathnayake, for advancing this valuable and much-needed project. Modern public transport is not only about new buses. It is about dignity, accessibility, and equal access to opportunity. 🇱🇰 #CleanSriLanka #BusModernization #SriLanka

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Deputy Minister for Transport, Hon. Dorcas Toffey, along with the Metro Mass Transit team, made the final inspection of 300 ISUZU buses slated for delivery to Ghana.

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Sri Lanka’s public bus fleet continues to shift from Indian-made Ashok Leyland buses to Chinese-built low-floor FOTON buses. The latest batch of 104 FOTON buses has arrived at Hambantota Port and will be deployed under the new Metro Transit service, with additional deliveries expected in the coming months.

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Hon. Dorcas Affo-Toffey, Deputy Minister for Transport, said: “This week, we engaged with the GPRTU and other transport unions and visited key congested areas. More buses are being deployed, fares will be reduced, and 300 Metro Mass buses will soon join the system, with 100 arriving on 15 February and another 100 by April. Private investors are also supporting these efforts. We are committed to improving transport in Accra. Already, 15 buses have been repaired, and over 135 are operational. Very soon, the public will see the results of our hard work.”

Hon. Dorcas Affo-Toffey, Deputy Minister for Transport, said: “This week, we engaged with the GPRTU and other transport unions and visited key congested areas. More buses are being deployed, fares will be reduced, and 300 Metro Mass buses will soon join the system, with 100 arriving on 15 February and another 100 by April. Private investors are also supporting these efforts. We are committed to improving transport in Accra. Already, 15 buses have been repaired, and over 135 are operational. Very soon, the public will see the results of our hard work.”

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An Indian Air Force C-130J aircraft ✈️ arrived in Sri Lanka today carrying a new consignment of humanitarian relief including 5 tonnes of essential medical supplies. A heartfelt thank you to the Indian Air Force (IAF) for strengthening Operation Sagar Bandhu and standing with Sri Lanka during this critical time. 🇮🇳🇱🇰 Indian Air Force India in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka in India Sri Lanka Air Force Narendra Modi MFA SriLanka 🇱🇰 Nalinda Jayatissa Vijitha Herath The shipment includes approximately 4 tonnes of BHISHM modular trauma cubes and around 5 tonnes of essential medical supplies requested by the Sri Lankan Ministry of Health. An Indian Air Force medical team also arrived onboard. The BHISHM trauma cubes are rapid-deployment, durable mobile primary health units equipped with diagnostic tools and compact surgical stations, designed specifically for disaster-response situations.

An Indian Air Force C-130J aircraft ✈️ arrived in Sri Lanka today carrying a new consignment of humanitarian relief including 5 tonnes of essential medical supplies. A heartfelt thank you to the Indian Air Force (IAF) for strengthening Operation Sagar Bandhu and standing with Sri Lanka during this critical time. 🇮🇳🇱🇰 Indian Air Force India in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka in India Sri Lanka Air Force Narendra Modi MFA SriLanka 🇱🇰 Nalinda Jayatissa Vijitha Herath The shipment includes approximately 4 tonnes of BHISHM modular trauma cubes and around 5 tonnes of essential medical supplies requested by the Sri Lankan Ministry of Health. An Indian Air Force medical team also arrived onboard. The BHISHM trauma cubes are rapid-deployment, durable mobile primary health units equipped with diagnostic tools and compact surgical stations, designed specifically for disaster-response situations.

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