Government to replace ageing vehicle fleet after Rs. 25 billion spent on repairs in 2025

Newswire and Hiru News report that the government intends to renew its ageing vehicle fleet after spending Rs. 25 billion on repairs during 2025. Newswire reports that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake set out the plan at the National Trade Union Conference and said upkeep of old vehicles was placing a substantial cost on the state.

Newswire reports that the vehicle plan is part of a wider effort to update public administration and raise efficiency. Newswire says the President also outlined plans to phase out old computer systems in government bodies and install newer technology.

Newswire reports that the digital programme would bring in applications and web-based services, allowing people to use some government services from home rather than travel to offices.

Newswire reports that the government is assessing state institutions, with the President saying some no longer fulfil their original roles. Newswire says he described possible closures, mergers or structural changes, as well as creating new bodies for changing economic and technological needs.

Newswire reports that the President said institutional renewal was intended to improve output, cut inefficiency and strengthen public services. Newswire also reports that he asked public employees and unions to support the changes, which he said would depend on their participation. The reports give no implementation timetable.