Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- 112 newly introduced 'metro' buses have been deployed for passenger service across seven routes in the western province starting today (29).

The inauguration ceremony took place this morning at the Thalangama metro bus depot premises under the patronage of president Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

The primary objective of this initiative is to minimize heavy traffic congestion in and around the city of colombo while providing passengers with a more comfortable and secure public transport service.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hiru News....