Expressway earns 437, 500 from towing vehicles

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Police have taken steps to charge for towing vehicles that breakdown on the southern expressway. Director Operations and Maintenance T.K.Ranathunga said they charge Rs.2500 to tow vehicles that developed a technical defect to the nearest exit point.

He said the amount collected for the last 29 days for towing vehicles was Rs. 437, 500. He said towing of vehicles had been free until the police decided to charge for it last month. (Buddhika Kumarasiri)

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PAMA Wednesday, 18 April 2012 05:32 PM

alll is well but not for people .............

ForExpressway Wednesday, 18 April 2012 06:28 PM

You must have meant the expenses involved in towing broken vehicles free of charge, right? That money spent up to the time this scheme got implemented is gone now. From last month they will be recovering that expense.

DireStraits Wednesday, 18 April 2012 10:39 AM

Avg 6 vehicles breaking down a day means vehicles need to be in better shape to be on a fast road. This is a good move. Well done!

iz Wednesday, 18 April 2012 05:20 AM

So that money will be used for the development of the country...

Sinhala Baudda Wednesday, 18 April 2012 06:27 AM

Why can't people comment on this good news ?

MOHAMED ASFAR Wednesday, 18 April 2012 11:41 AM

earned 437,500.00 ok. how much spent ?

traffic police Wednesday, 18 April 2012 06:37 AM

Ok, can someone tell me charge Rs.2500 is included with southern expressway ticket? I saw in news paper it say Sri Lanka insurance have Insured all of this and this part of them so why are we paying extra money.

cxcb Wednesday, 18 April 2012 07:08 AM

if your vehicle is not road worthy, then you must re-think of using the expressway. Authority should use this fund to make sure more safety methods implemented for motorists.

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