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Pilot Low-Floor Bus Service for Persons with Disabilities Launches Today from Makumbura

TLDR

Pilot low-floor bus service for disabled launched today, April 21, from Makumbura.
10 modern AC buses funded by Rs. 430.7 million under Clean Sri Lanka.
Routes cover Makumbura to Pettah/Kadawatha, including Apeksha Hospital.
Buses have 30 seats, designed for wheelchair users, visually impaired, pregnant mothers.

A pilot low-floor priority bus service for persons with disabilities is scheduled to launch on April 21 from the Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre. The initiative, inaugurated under the patronage of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Rathnayake, aligns with the government's vision of ensuring equal opportunities and human dignity for all citizens. This project, part of the Clean Sri Lanka program, has been allocated Rs. 430.7 million in funding. The initial phase will deploy 10 modern air-conditioned low-floor buses, specifically designed to provide easy access for wheelchair users.

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Update #5\u00b7 Apr 21 · 9:47 AM

The modern, air-conditioned low-floor buses are now confirmed to have 30 passenger seats, correcting previous reports. These buses are specifically designed for easy access for visually impaired passengers and pregnant mothers, in addition to wheelchair users, with separate seats reserved for wheelchair users. The service from Makumbura to Colombo will be limited to seven bus stops.

Update #4\u00b7 Apr 21 · 7:16 AM

The pilot low-floor bus service for persons with disabilities, launched today, is planned to operate from Makumbura to Pettah and Kadawatha. The routes are specifically designed to cover major healthcare centers, including Apeksha Hospital in Maharagama and Colombo National Hospital. The project's allocation has been re-confirmed as Rs. 430.7 million. The modern, air-conditioned low-floor buses are equipped with special technical features to ensure the safety of wheelchair users.

Update #3\u00b7 Apr 21 · 1:32 AM

The pilot low-floor bus service for persons with disabilities is launching today, April 21, from the Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre. The project's allocation has been clarified as Rs. 430 million. The modern, air-conditioned low-floor buses are equipped with safety features tailored for persons with disabilities.

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