The Cabinet has approved the establishment of a new Metro Bus Unit under the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) to enhance public transport in urban areas.

This unit will operate as a subsidiary company under the Companies Act and will introduce a fleet of 100 comfortable, low-entry buses across Colombo, Makumbura, Kaduwela, Kadawatha, and Moratuwa.

The initiative, outlined in the 2025 Budget, aims to offer commuters a safer, more efficient transport experience with advanced technology.