CABINET APPROVES PURCHASE OF LOW-FLOOR BUSES

According to the Government Information Department, the State Ministry of vehicle regulation, bus transport services and train compartment and motor car industry plans to launch a public transport service with modern facilities in Colombo and suburbs with parking facilities.

For this purpose, there is a need to purchase 200 buses suitable for short-distance travel which are more comfortable and suitable for short-distance running than the existing buses.

The Cabinet had approved for the purchase following a limited competitive bidding process from reputable local companies and to secure necessary funds for this purpose.