{
  "id": 10813144,
  "title": "More cops than cones",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/more-cops-than-cones",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T00:04:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/more-cops-than-cones/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Island Sri Lanka reports that Colombo's bus priority lane rule has returned as a pilot program across the city and nearby areas, starting from 29 September. The rule, which applies during morning and evening rush hours, aims to reduce congestion and improve public transport efficiency. Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake stated that officials will monitor the trial to evaluate its impact. Police have been instructed to take legal action against violators, with drivers allowed to use the lanes only in emergency situations or when necessary. The Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association has expressed support for the move, and Metro Bus has added five new routes to the program. The bus priority lane rule has been implemented before, but past attempts faced challenges with enforcement, making the pilot project's results crucial.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}