📈 SLTB Fleet Renewal Plan Revised to 600 AC Deluxe Buses

• Project Cost: Total investment increased to Rs. 21.6 Bn, up from the initial Budget allocation of Rs. 14.4 Bn (additional funding of Rs. 7.2 Bn). • Funding Timeline: Rs. 1.8 Bn required as an advance payment in 2026, with the remaining Rs. 5.4 Bn allocated across 2027-2028. • Scope Changes: Procurement shifted from 600 standard buses to 600 air-conditioned deluxe buses for intercity and long-distance routes. • Strategic Objectives: Aligns with the Road Safety Plan 2025-2026 to enhance passenger comfort, service quality, and road safety standards across the public transport sector.