President Calls for Affordable, Quality Public Transport System

President Pushes Better Public Transport in 2027 Budget - Business News LK

Improving public transport will be a key priority in the 2027 Budget, with the Government aiming to provide a more accessible and affordable transport system while reducing the financial burden on commuters. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake outlined the priority during a pre-Budget review at the Presidential Secretariat, where officials assessed the progress of projects funded under the 2026 Budget and discussed proposals for next year. Public…

President calls for affordable, quality public transport system

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that a quality and accessible public transport system that benefits every individual must be developed, adding that such a system would reduce the personal financial burden borne by the public for transportation while ensuring a quality transport service across the country. The President therefore highlighted the importance of giving the development of public transport the same level of attention accorde…

Sri Lanka President calls for modern public transport to cut travel costs

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has called for a quality and accessible public transport system that reduces people’s travel costs and provides reliable services across the country. The President said public transport development should receive the same level of attention given to the country’s free healthcare system. He made these remarks during a pre-Budget discussion held at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo this morning (J…