Colombo, April 16 -- After the introduction of the GovPay online system for paying traffic fines, the income generated by the Postal Department from such payments has ceased, resulting in a significant loss of revenue to the department, Postal Trade Unions Front (UPTUF) Co-convener Chinthaka Bandara said.

He told the media that two years ago, the Postal Department had introduced a new SMS notification system for individuals paying police fines at post offices.

The system was designed to notify both the respective traffic police officer and the individual who paid the fine via SMS.

Unfortunately, the system was never implemented due to a lack of response from the Police Department.

"As a union, we do not oppose the use of technological...