Sri Lanka, April 22 -- A new accessible bus service aimed at improving transport facilities for persons with disabilities was launched today(21), marking a step toward more inclusive public transportation in Sri Lanka.Coal company documents

The pilot project is currently operating along the Makumbura-Colombo Fort and Makumbura-Kadawatha routes, which connect key healthcare institutions such as the Colombo National Hospital and the Apeksha Hospital. Special seating has been introduced to better accommodate passengers with disabilities.

Addressing the event, Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake described the initiative as a significant milestone in the country's transport sector, noting that buses of this...