Nearly all SLTB buses are rickety, outdated TATA cars that are typically painted red. These are frequently the oldest and slowest cars on the road, but they can be marginally more comfortable than private buses because the driver won’t feel pressured to drive aggressively to reach the next stop before other cars, nor will the conductor feel the same need to cram in as many passengers as possible
There are various types of private buses. Private buses are the same as SLTB buses in that they are big, arthritic, old rust buckets that stop everywhere. The only distinction is that private buses are typically painted white and adorned with stickers belonging to the company that operates them. Large buses dubbed “semi-express,” “express,” or “inter-city” by certain commercial operators run somewhat quicker services and, theoretically, make fewer stops along the way. The fastest kind of transportation is provided by private minibusses, which are at the top of the scale and are sometimes referred to as “express” or “luxury” services (though this term should be taken with a grain of salt). Though the narrow seats and limited luggage room (your bags will often end up on your lap or between your legs) can make them more unpleasant than SLTB services, especially if you’re tall, these are smaller vehicles with air conditioning and tinted, curtained windows. (If the car isn’t full, you might try paying for an additional seat to store your bags on; the conductor might even insist you do this.)Theoretically, express minibuses only stop in designated areas at large bus terminals along the way; but, in actual operation, the conductor or driver decides where, when, and how many people to fit inside.