The Government has decided to increase the number of electric buses procured under the proposed public-private partnership project to 200.
In February 2023, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the procurement of 50 electric buses as a public-private partnership project to integrate them into public transportation in the Western Province for the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB).
However, the Government has observed that increasing the number of electric buses procured under this project to around 200 would be beneficial.
The Government Information Department said that this will enable the provision of public transport facilities to more routes in the districts and ensure that the intended outcomes of the project are achieved.
Accordingly, the Cabinet on Monday (28) green-lit the proposal submitted by Minister of Transport and Highways Dr. Bandula Gunawardana to increase the number of buses procured under the proposed project to 200.