If not, a temporary licence to drive is obtainable on presentation of a valid national driving licence. This must be endorsed at the AA office in Colombo. The minimum age for driving a car is 18. The Central Transport Board provides intensive urban bus operations in Colombo, where there are also private buses and minibuses. Fares are generally collected by conductors.
Services are often crowded.
These are metered with yellow tops and red and white plates. Drivers expect a 10 per cent tip. Terms and Conditions apply.