🚌 104 New Metro Buses Arrive to Modernize Sri Lankan Public Transport

• Overview: A total of 104 brand-new Metro buses arrived in Sri Lanka on Wednesday (29) as part of national efforts to upgrade the efficiency, capacity, and service quality of the public transport network. • Fleet & Accessibility: Imported from China’s Foton International Corporation, the low-floor buses are designed to improve passenger comfort and accessibility, particularly for elderly commuters and persons with disabilities. • Operational Rollout: The fleet will operate under Lanka Metro Transit—a subsidiary of the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB)—with commercial deployment expected across key urban transit routes by September 2026. • Economic Sector Impact: The fleet addition supports infrastructure development and urban commuter efficiency, enhancing productivity within Sri Lanka's broader transportation & logistics sector.