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SLTB income up 40 percent

The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has achieved a record income of Rs 14650.9 million in 2010, compared to the total income of Rs 13,492 million in 2009.

”This is an increase of 40.1 percent compared to the registered percentage of 36.8 in 2009,” Transport Deputy Minister Rohana Kumara Dissanayake said.

”The SLTB has also reported an increase in its daily income last year, due to the reform of its administrative structure.

This has resulted in a more efficient bus service, meeting the increasing public demand,” the Deputy Minister said.

The daily income of the SLTB has been increased by Rs 3.3 million recording an increase of 8.98 percent in 2010 compared to the registered figures in 2009.

“We have planned to convert the SLTB into a high daily income earner by implementing new strategies and providing more facilities to passengers,” he said.

He said that bus operations and passenger kilometres covered had increased significantly this year. Income from passengers had increased due to more buses being added to the CTB fleet and the resumption of more long distance services. In addition, the introduction of new concepts, Sisu Seriya, Gami Seriya, Nisi Seriya and Dumriyen Bus Riyata (from train to the bus) have become more popular among commuters and helped increase the revenue.

The SLTB deploys more buses during festival times to earn additional income.

“This has helped provide a more quick and efficient bus service,” the Deputy Minister further added.

 

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