The National Transport Commission (NTC) will deploy nine super luxury private buses on the Colombo-Katunayake Expressway (E03) shortly.

NTC Chairman Roshan Gunawardene said the fare on the super luxury bus will be Rs.180 from Colombo Fort to Katunayake and on the luxury bus, Rs. 125 from Colombo Fort to Katunayake.

He said all buses will be deployed for passenger transport following a call for tenders. Route permits will be given only to super luxury and luxury private bus owners who will be selected through a tender with Cabinet approval.

“We consider high standards of the buses when we award tenders with concern for passenger safety.

“Well experienced drivers and luxury coaches are a must to operate transport services on the Expressway and we will train drivers in this regard,” he said.

He said that more buses will be deployed on the Expressway depending on the demand from passengers.

Source: Daily News (Sri Lanka)