Srilanka, March 4 -- Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation Bimal Ratnayake has urged the public to report SLTB bus drivers who refuse to pick up school children and passengers with SLTB season tickets. Complaints can be made by calling 1958 for prompt action.

This decision was taken during a recent meeting of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation. Minister Ratnayake assured that strict action will be taken against such misconduct and confirmed that SLTB drivers and conductors have already been warned.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku, Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Dr. Prasanna Gunasena, a...