Newswire reports him saying the Government plans to expand the Metro bus fleet to 500 by 2029, with Jaffna expected to be among the first major districts outside Colombo to benefit, and that the 104 new buses, 10 already in operation and seven from Japan would allow a 121-bus service. These are plans stated by the Deputy Minister.5 Aug 2026 · Newswire · Metro bus fleet to expand to 500 by 2029: Deputy Minister
Prasanna Gunasena / Presided over the Kadawatha groundbreaking, 4 May 2026, and opened the Ekala depot, 9 September 2026 /Metro bus depots
Newswire reports that he presided over the groundbreaking of the first Metro bus depot at Kadawatha, to cost Rs. 102 million and be completed by 30 July 2026 according to the article.4 May 2026 · Newswire · Construction of first Metro Bus Depot begins in Kadawatha
Newswire reports that the third Metro bus depot, at Ekala in Ja-Ela, was inaugurated on 9 September under his leadership, with 20 new buses scheduled to be deployed.10 Sep 2026 · Newswire · Third Metro Depot opens at Ekala, adding 20 new buses
Newswire reports that he announced plans to introduce the Metro Urban Luxury Transport bus service in Kandy in 2027, as part of preparations for introducing the service there next year.15 Oct 2026 · Newswire · Kandy Metro bus project takes first step with trial run