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Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2021-01-11
Procurement of 200 Nos. New Low Floor Buses for the Sri Lanka Transport Board
- The State Ministry of Vehicle Regulation, Bus Transport Services and Train Compartments and Motor Car Industry has planed to launch a public transport service with modern facilities in Colombo and suburbs with park and ride facility. For this purpose, it has been identified the need to purchase 200 buses suitable for short distance travel with more passenger comfort than the existing buses. Accordingly the proposal made by the Minister of Transport to purchase 200 high quality low floor buses following the limited competitive bidding procedure from reputable local companies and to secure necessary funds for this purpose, was approved by the Cabinet.