Sri Lanka, March 4 -- The Cabinet has officially approved the acquisition of eight used low-floor buses, provided as a grant from the Japanese government to enhance Sri Lanka's public transport infrastructure.Geographic Reference

The initiative stems from a high-level meeting held last year between the President of Sri Lanka and Japan's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, where the two nations discussed strategic support for the island's transport sector.

Following subsequent consultations with the Japanese Embassy in Colombo, an agreement was reached to facilitate the transfer of these vehicles.

The introduction of low-floor buses is expected to improve accessibility for passengers, particularly the elderly and individuals with disabi...