A new luxury bus service was launched at the Bandaranaike International Airport to provide a seamless and comfortable connection between Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) and Colombo City.

This luxury bus service was launched in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport & Highways as part of its ongoing commitment to improving airport accessibility and convenience for passengers and airport visitors.

The service operates from 0600 hrs to 1800 hrs, linking the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with Port City Colombo, Colombo Fort Railway Station, Colombo Main Bus Stand, and the Makumbura Multimodal Transport Center.

In a related development, the strike initiated by employees of luxury buses operating between Katunayake Airport and Colombo Fort has entered its second day. 

The protest is in response to the launch of a new bus service from the airport.

Indika Gunasekara, Chairperson of the Katunayake Airport-Colombo Fort Luxury Bus Association, announced that the strike will persist until the new bus service is halted. 

He emphasized that the association plans to notify the Governor of the Western Province and the Election Commission about their concerns.