The Government has reintroduced the bus priority lane rule in Colombo and its surrounding areas with effect from today (29 September).

Accordingly, the rule will be enforced from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake said the programme would be implemented as a pilot project starting today.

Meanwhile, Police said all officers had been instructed to take legal action against motorists who violate the bus priority lane rule.