Sri Lanka, April 15 -- People who travelled to their hometowns for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year are now returning to Colombo and the suburbs.

Accordingly, the National Transport Commission (NTC) has deployed additional buses from today (15), operating under a special schedule based on passenger demand.

The Director General of NTC Dr. Nilan Miranda stated that these services will continue until April 20, 2026.

He further noted that if there is continued demand, transport arrangements will be extended beyond April 20 to facilitate transport of passengers heading back to Colombo and other major cities from outstation areas.

Meanwhile, the Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA) announced that approximately 50% of buses will be in...