SLTB launches new office bus service

Irangika RANGE

The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) launced a special office bus service from the Pensions Department and the Transport Ministry in Maligawatte for public sector employees yesterday.

The Transport Ministry launched this special service to provide an uninterrupted service for thousands of employees attached to the public sector.

New buses have been provided to Kegalle, Aluthgama, Maharagama, Negambo, Angoda and Kirindiwela depots to transport public sector employees to various parts of the country and their return journey as well.

According to the schedule, the buses to Nittambuwa, Panadura, Padukka, Negombo, Labugama and Tharala will leave the Transport Ministry in Maligawatte around 4.20pm, while buses will leave the Pensions Department in Maligawatte around 4.25 pm.

The bus services from Warakapola, Aluthgama, Maharagama, Negombo, Angoda and Kirindiwela depots will arrive at the Pensions Department and the Transport Ministry in Maligawatte around 8.15a.m. and 8.20a.m respectively.

Transport Minister Dullas Alahapperuma, Road Passenger Transport Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna, Public Administration and Home Affairs Minister and Deputy Finance and Planing Minister Dr.Sarath Amunugama will officially inaugurated the bus service from the premises of the Secretariat in Maligawatte yesterday.