Sri Lanka, April 13 -- In view of the upcoming Sinhala and Hindu New Year, the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has announced that buses will continue to be deployed today (13) based on passenger demand for those travelling to their hometowns.

Speaking to media, SLTB Chairman Sanjeewa Kanagaratne stated that a decrease in passengers travelling from Colombo to outstation areas was observed by last evening (12).

He further noted that over the past few days, around 1,500 additional buses had been prepared to operate from Colombo to outstation destinations, in addition to the regular daily schedule.

However, he emphasized that bus services today will be operated according to passenger demand.

He also added that for tomorrow (14), special ...