SLTB to Operate Special Bus Service for Sinhala and Tamil New Year Travel

Date:

The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has announced a special bus service to facilitate travel during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year period.

According to Panduka Swarnahansa, Deputy General Manager of the SLTB, 500 additional buses will be deployed to accommodate passengers traveling to their hometowns for the celebrations.

  • Phase 1 (April 9–13): Special buses will be available for those traveling to their villages.
  • Phase 2 (April 16–20): Services will cater to those returning to Colombo after the festivities.

This initiative aims to ensure safe and efficient transportation during the peak travel season, easing congestion and providing convenience to the public.

Share post:

spot_imgspot_img

Popular

More like this
Related

Tea Prices Slide as Official Optimism Masks Market Strain

Sri Lanka’s tea industry entered 2026 on visibly shaky...

Plantation Dreams, Financial Nightmares: CBSL Moves against Illegal Investment Schemes

Sri Lanka’s Central Bank has launched investigations into at...

SL’s New Tax Unit Signals Shift Toward Rule-Based Fiscal Management

Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry has taken a decisive institutional...

Sri Lanka Renewable Energy Plan Sets Aggressive Path to Electricty Transition

The Cabinet’s approval of the Renewable Energy Resources Development...