Sri Lanka, April 14 -- The National Transport Commission (NTC) states that a limited number of buses have been deployed today (14) to meet passenger demand during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year period.

Director General Dr. Nilan Miranda noted that although passenger numbers have decreased, steps have been taken to ensure adequate transport services based on demand.

''We launched a special New Year transport service from April 08, 2026. This service continues today (14) as well, depending on passenger needs. While we are observing a decline in passengers today, sufficient buses have been allocated to all regions. Services are operating from key locations including Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Makumbura, Kadawatha, and Kaduwela, connecti...