The Government has devised plans to upgrade the Colombo Central Bus Stand within the course of next year (2026), in line with the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ programme, according to the President’s Media Division.

In line with the same initiative, around 50 major bus stands across the country are scheduled to be renovated, with assistance from the Air Force. The renovation of the Colombo Central Bus Stand will include the refurbishment of key facilities such as the canteen, the rest area, ticket counters, the administrative unit, the operations room and drivers’ quarters.

Established in 1964, the Colombo Central Bus Stand spans 1.42 hectares and currently handles between 1,500 to 2,000 buses daily.

The details were revealed during a discussion held at the Presidential Secretariat.