Lanka Metro Transit

Infrastructure and Fleet

On 11 March 2026, 10 specialised, air-conditioned low-floor buses designed for passengers with special needs arrived from China under 'Clean Sri Lanka' initiative.

These buses are Foton C12s, and can accommodate a total passenger capacity of around 80+ passengers, these buses are air conditioned and feature QR/card-based fare collection systems, allowing users to pay either with their phones utilising the LMT-GO application to scan a QR code or by paying with either cash or card with the conducter. The service includes specialised wheelchair systems, which can be deployed manually. The drivers and Conducters of LMT will undergo special training provided by the Ministry of Social Services, covering bus technology, passenger safety, professional ethics, passenger care, and basic sign language for communicating with passengers with disabilities.^[6]

The main incentive is to increase public ridership and to curtail the traffic congestion while also providing a high quality service for all in major parts of Sri Lanka, such as Colombo, Galle, Kandy and various other districts throughout the country.^[7]

On the 23rd of July 2026, 07 new Refurbished low floor buses arrived from Japan, these buses are Nissan Diesel Space Runner RA PKG-RA274KANs, previously operated by the Yokohoma Municipal Bus organisation, they primarily served from 2005/2007 to 2018/2023 before being withdrawn from service. These buses will be deployed in the coming months to the LMT fleet following retrofits.^[8]

On the 29th of July, 2026, A shipment of 104 Foton C12 low floor buses arrived at Colombo port, these buses will be fitted with card‑based fare collection systems and, following installation and testing, will be placed into service by the end of August, these buses will also be deployed on 9 routes connecting Colombo and it's suburbs.^[9]With plans to expedite the launch of the second phase of the project in the city of Kandy and other major cities.^[10]

On the 4th of August, 2026 the Cabinet of Sri Lanka approved the purchase of 50 more additional low floor buses for LMT, these buses will be deployed by the end of the year^[11].

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Lanka Metro Transit fleet

Image	Model	No. of buses	On order	Notes	Ref.
	Foton C12	114	50	These buses are Air conditioned Low-floor buses, which are designed with manual wheelchair ramps and dedicated priority seating.	[12][13]
	Nissan Diesel Space Runner A (Space Runner RA/PKG-RA274KAN)	7	—N/a	Refurbished low-floor buses imported under a Grant by Japan. These buses will be deployed in the coming months to the LMT fleet.	[14][8]

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Depots

After the launch of the pilot project, plans were underway to construct depots across the Western Province of Sri Lanka to maintain these new buses, The first depot commenced construction in Kadawatha on the 4th of May 2026, and is scheduled for completion on the 30th of July 2026, the Kadawatha depot is one of the main depots that are planned.^[15] New depots are planned in Ekala, Ratmalana, Homagama and Thalangama, bringing the total number of Metro depots in the Western Province to five. In addition the Ekala Depot will serve as the main central service centre for major fleet repairs and heavy maintenance. ^[16]