Sri Lanka launch E-Bus pilot project, soon

A pilot project on adding 50 electric buses operated by the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) will be launched to create an efficient and a quality transport service, State Minister of Transport, Lasantha Alagiyawanna said.

The Minister of State said that the approval of the Cabinet has already been received for this project which is being implemented by the Lakdiva Engineering Company Private Limited.

He expressed these views today (25) during a press conference themed ‘Collective Path to a Stable Country’ held at the Presidential Media Centre (PMC).

State Minister of Transport, Lasantha Alagiyawanna further that as the resources available are not being utilized to the fullest extent, the Cabinet has approved the implementation of programs to find a suitable investor and create productivity. 

"Necessary approval has been received to create electric buses with a local or foreign investor," he added

Accordingly, as a pilot project, 50 buses are being used to create ‘E-buses', plans are in place to continue with the program to popularize electric buses.