📈 SL Transport Digitalisation: Sampath Bank Pilots Digital Fare Payments

• Sampath Bank PLC, in collaboration with the Road Passenger Transport Authority – Western Province, has launched a pilot project for digital bus fare payments, marking a key milestone in public transport digital transformation. • Pilot Route: The new system is operational on the Kadawatha–Battaramulla route. • Payment Method: Passengers can use contactless bank cards issued under Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay, and JCB for secure 'tap-and-pay' fare payments. • Key Goals: The initiative aims to enhance commuter convenience (cashless travel), improve transparency, and strengthen operational efficiency across provincial services. • Bank's Role: Sampath Bank serves as the acquiring bank, providing the underlying digital payment infrastructure, transaction processing, and settlement services. • This project aligns with government objectives to establish a bank-led, interoperable digital payment framework across the national public transport network.