A fleet of 104 new Metro buses will hit the roads across the Western Province from September 29.
The new buses will run on seven routes centred around Colombo. Metro Bus says the new service will give daily commuters a safer and more comfortable way to travel.
Metro Bus Chairman S.M.U.P. Thilakaratne said the company has completed all plans to start the new services on September 29. The President is expected to attend the launch.
104 New Buses to Start on Seven Routes
The new fleet will add 104 buses to public transport services across the seven routes.
According to Thilakaratne, the buses will help passengers reach their destinations in comfort and safety. They will also run according to set routes and schedules.
“We are introducing this bus service to help the public reach their destinations in comfort and safety,” he said.
The new services will focus on routes linked to Colombo. As a result, people travelling to and from the city will have another public transport option for their daily journeys.
Metro Bus Hopes to Cut Colombo Traffic
Metro Bus also wants the new service to help reduce traffic in Colombo.
Thilakaratne said many people travel to work in private vehicles. In many cases, only one person travels in each vehicle.
“One of our main expectations is to reduce the traffic coming into Colombo,” he said.
Therefore, the company hopes more people will use buses for their daily travel. More people using public transport could also mean fewer private vehicles on roads leading into Colombo.
Thilakaratne said the company expects the new bus service to help reduce the number of vehicles used for daily commuting.
The 104 new Metro buses will begin services on September 29 across seven routes in the Western Province.
Last modified: September 27, 2026
