Nearly 1,500 SLTB Bus Services Cancelled as Cyclone Ditwah Disrupts Key Routes

Almost 1,500 bus journeys operated by the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) have been cancelled as widespread roadblocks and flooding continue to affect several regions following Cyclone Ditwah. According to the service provider responsible for SLTB seat reservations, around 15,000 passengers had pre-booked seats on the now-cancelled services.

The reservation agency confirmed that affected passengers will be permitted to select a new travel date of their choice without incurring additional charges. Commuters seeking to amend their bookings may contact the SLTB through the hotline 1315 or via 070 3110 506.

While bus services to several destinations -including Nuwara Eliya, Nawalapitiya, Walapane, Muttur, Jaffna (Route 87), and Bible—remain suspended, operations on other routes have resumed. Seat reservations for those active routes are now open again, the SLTB added.