Sri Lanka, March 13 -- With the aim of safeguarding the mobility rights of persons with disabilities, who have so far received little attention within Sri Lanka's public transport system, a dedicated priority bus service for them is scheduled to commence next month under the guidance of the Clean Sri Lanka programme and the Transport, Highways and Urban Development Ministry. The programme is being implemented in line with the Government's vision of building "a country that guarantees equal opportunities and protects human dignity for all."

Implemented with a financial allocation of Rs. 430.7 million, the project is not merely a transport service but also a distinctive addition to the broader series of public welfare initiatives already b...