Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- Minister of Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake stated that around 60% of drivers engaged in passenger transport services in Colombo and its suburban areas are severely addicted to drugs.

The Minister made these remarks while attending a special district development committee meeting on transport, highways, and urban development in the Kandy District.

He noted that 2,700 road accidents were reported in 2025, resulting in 2,700 fatalities. Of these, nearly 2,000 victims were pedestrians, motorcyclists, and pillion riders, while 53% of the deceased were male.

According to the Minister, drivers are responsible for about 50% of these accidents, and investigations have revealed that a significant number of ...