SLTB Among 11 Buses to Be Prosecuted for Safety Violations

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police have announced that legal action will be taken against 11 long-distance passenger buses found operating with various mechanical and safety defects.

The violations were uncovered during a special inspection operation conducted along the Ginigathhena–Hatton route, where a total of 27 buses were examined.

According to police, the identified buses were operating in a manner that posed serious risks to passenger safety. 

Among the 11 buses facing prosecution, five belong to the state-run SLTB fleet.