Reply To:
Name - Reply Comment
Last Updated : 2024-04-29 22:32:00
15 April 2024 07:28 pm - 7 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}
Colombo, April 15 (Daily Mirror) - Despite assurances from transport authorities that sufficient facilities would be provided to accommodate commuters during the festive season, people were highly inconvenienced due to inadequate public transport, resulting in them risking their lives.
However, the local transport authorities assured to provide sufficient transport facilities before and after the new year.
In a notice issued by the Government Information Department, it was stated that many trains and buses have been scheduled to operate between April 14 and 17 to Colombo and its suburbs. Accordingly, buses will commence operations from 5 a.m. in the morning based on demand.
Furthermore, the Chairman of the National Transport Commission (NTC), Shashi Welgama, informed the Daily Mirror that an ample number of buses have been allocated for the convenience of the public.
The NTC has allocated additional buses to travel to Colombo from areas outside the city, including Kandy, Badulla, Batticaloa, and the Southern Province.
Welgama also urged the relevant provincial transport authorities to promptly inform the NTC about any shortages of buses.
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has also announced that additional buses have been assigned to operate to Colombo.
Additionally, the Sri Lanka Railways Department (SLRD) has announced special train services from Badulla, Galle, and Beliatta Railway Stations to Colombo Fort.
However, on April 12, a picture captured some individuals attempting to board a train through its window at Fort due to a shortage of trains.
Sambo Monday, 15 April 2024 07:46 PM
As usual our authorities only know to make statements without any responsibility. They only want to wash their hands from any responsibility.
Ram Monday, 15 April 2024 10:39 PM
why public transport. The politicians and their kith
Authorities Should Resign For This Situation Monday, 15 April 2024 10:43 PM
Transport minister and senior official should resign for being unprepared and lethargic. Countries such as Indonesia, China and Japan plan months ahead for these kinds of exodus during major festivals. Senior officials are at major exit points to ensure minimum disruptions and smooth flow. This is unacceptable as majority of the public depends on public transportation. That’s why these politicians must be voted out in the next election as they are not bothered on the situation. More interested their vehicles are in the pink of health and the AC is at its best condition.
Patcitz Monday, 15 April 2024 11:16 PM
Ranil's corrupt politics, a play game, resulted such a situation to be prevailed during the festive season.
Who are the fools of the public who thought the drivers and conductors are coming to work Tuesday, 16 April 2024 12:19 AM
In some parts, a whole week from 13 April everything is closed. Pharmacy closed. No new vegetables coming to market, everything out. The small amount of the public who imagine when rest of the country all celebrate, the drivers and conductors come to work are silly. Private sector will not come to work at all.
ravin Tuesday, 16 April 2024 05:51 AM
ha haa don't worry much the garlic man is planning to sell all the roads so that he can make some bucks. If too much users of roads his ulterior motive will fail. Most probably he may walking in streets of Bangkok holding hands.
nadarajah Tuesday, 16 April 2024 06:00 AM
an ineffective government just big talk only -
Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.
Reply To:
Name - Reply Comment
US authorities are currently reviewing the manifest of every cargo aboard MV
On March 26, a couple arriving from Thailand was arrested with 88 live animal
According to villagers from Naula-Moragolla out of 105 families 80 can afford
Is the situation in Sri Lanka so grim that locals harbour hope that they coul
