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Long-distance buses to face mandatory quality inspections from October
Colombo, Sept. 14 (Daily Mirror) - The government will launch a new initiative requiring all long-distance buses to undergo a basic quality inspection before commencing operations, with effect from October, the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) said.
In the first phase, inspections will be carried out under the supervision of the National Transport Commission (NTC) at the Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and the Makumbura Multimodal Centre (MMC).
The requirement will also apply to long-distance excursion buses, with officials confirming that no tour bus will be allowed to operate without inspection approval.
As part of the initiative, buses traveling more than 100 kilometers must obtain a certificate of eligibility 48 hours prior to departure. The DMT is in the process of issuing the necessary guidelines through a circular.
When expanded island-wide, the DMT will also inspect vehicle repair centers, conduct relevant checks, and issue suitability certificates. Authorities confirmed that measures are already underway to roll out this system across the country.
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