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Colombo Metro Bus service expansion and launch
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Colombo Metro Bus service expansion and launch
The Colombo Metro Bus service, under the Lanka Metro Transit brand, is preparing for a significant expansion has officially launched an expanded network in Sri Lanka’s Western Province. Initially, Inaugurated under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the service covers approximately 188.7 kilometres across seven routes, including connections such as Makumbura to Pettah and Athurugiriya to Colombo Fort. The expanded fleet consists of up to 121 buses. While eight buses were provided by the Government of Japan, the Chinese government has agreed to provide an additional 100 buses following recent diplomatic discussions. Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake released route maps for seven specific services intended announced plans to connect Colombo import 50 more buses before the Sinhala and Hindu New Year, with surrounding suburbs such as Makumbura, Kadawatha, future intentions to extend services to Jaffna, Kandy, and Panadura. By late September, Galle. To support the initiative progressed to and alleviate traffic congestion, the deployment of 104 new buses across these seven routes. government is considering an urban transport permit system and a ‘Park & Ride’ scheme. Metro Bus Chairman S. M. U. P. Thilakaratne stated noted that the expansion aims goal is to provide more secure secure, comfortable, and comfortable transportation while attempting reliable scheduled services to alleviate traffic congestion by reducing reduce the number of private vehicles in vehicles, particularly single-occupancy cars, entering the city. The official launch is expected to be attended by the President.
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- 2026-09-29 07:14 UTC Colombo Metro Bus service expansion and launch
- 2026-09-27 05:01 UTC Colombo Metro Bus service expansion
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