Sri Lanka, May 4 -- A new pilot project introducing online seat reservations for long-distance bus travel has been launched for passengers using long-distance bus services.

Transport and Highways Minister Bimal Rathnayake said the initiative is aimed at improving convenience for commuters, who currently have to physically visit bus stands to reserve seats for long-distance journeys.

He noted that buses remain the most widely used mode of public transport in Sri Lanka compared to rail services, and the new system is designed to allow passengers to book seats in advance and better plan th

The Minister also said that the government is looking to introduce a fair pricing mechanism for goods transport carried out through buses. The pilot pr...