Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Dilip Wedaarachchi has called for a new system of issuing bus drivers' licenses, citing serious safety concerns following the recent tragic bus accident in Ella.

Speaking in Parliament today, Wedaarachchi revealed that the driver involved in the Ella accident had previously only driven small lorries and had operated a bus on just two occasions. He argued that such cases highlight the need for stricter regulations in granting bus driving licenses.

The MP proposed that bus licenses should only be issued to individuals above the age of 35. He further suggested that marital status should be considered as a factor, reasoning that individuals with family responsibilities wou...