Modern bus stand launches in Negombo in Sri Lanka

12 September 2011: On 4 October 2011 the newly constructed Negombo Bus Stand Complex with modern amenities has ben declared as open .

The Ministry of Economic Development and the Negombo Municipal Council jointly provided the funds for the three-storied bus stand built at a cost of Rs 22 crore. Among several facilities, the 60,000- sq ft complex encloses a 78 trade stalls, a public restaurant, resting and waiting halls and a Cinema Theatres in the top floor.

Arrival and departures of the buses will be displayed on digital screens similar to the flights schedule displays at airports for the convenience of nearly 35,000 passengers who are using the bus stand daily.

Source: Colombopage