The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal by the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development to procure 50 more low‑floor comfortable buses for urban passenger transport services, as part of the Government’s programme to modernize the public transport system.

The decision follows the recent import of 100 low‑floor buses by the contracted supplier under the agreement signed on 6 March 2026. 

Authorities noted that the additional procurement, made as a 50% repeat order in line with Government procurement guidelines, was necessary to meet rising passenger demand and to expand modern transport services beyond the Colombo metropolitan area.

According to the government, the first phase of the Metro Bus Project is planned for the cities of Kandy, Galle, and Jaffna, given their strategic importance as regional transport and tourism hubs. 

The expansion of the bus fleet is expected to strengthen connectivity, ease congestion, and improve commuter convenience in these urban centres.

The initiative is part of the broader effort to upgrade Sri Lanka’s public transport infrastructure and ensure safer, more accessible services for passengers across the country.