The Cabinet of Ministers approved the purchase by the Sri Lanka Transport Board of 200 low-floor busses suitable for short-distance travel.
According to the Government Information Department, the State Ministry of Vehicle Regulation, Bus Transport Services and Train and Motor Vehicle Industry plans to launch a public transport service with modern facilities in Colombo and the suburbs with parking facilities.
For this purpose, 200 busses suitable for short-distance travel must be purchased which are more comfortable and suitable for short-distance travel than existing busses.
The Cabinet had agreed to purchase reputable local companies following a limited competitive bidding process and to secure the necessary funds for that purpose.
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