SLTB being subjected to planned destruction: Minister

The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has been subjected to a planned destruction over the years, Minister of  Transport Bimal Ratnayake told Parliament yesterday.

 

“Politicians including former Ministers who have been in charge of the subject have been behind this move," he charged.

 

Responding to an oral question raised by MP Rohitha Abeygunawardene, the Minister said 1,955 buses owned by the SLTB are out of service, Also he said around 1,000 drivers and conductors have been dismissed for committing various malpractices.