Facelift for Central Bus Stand
Irangika RANGE
Transport Minister Kumara Welgama said he would take immediate
measures to modernize and upgrade the basic facilities of the Central
Bus Stand (CBS) in Pettah for the convenience of the general public, bus
operators and staff of the CBS.
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Minister Kumara Welgama inspects the Central Bus Stand |
He made these remarks after an observation tour of the CBS yesterday
morning.
The Minister after the inspection of the dilapidated conditions of
rest rooms of drivers and conductors who stay there after their
long-distance turn, instructed officials to provide basic facilities
including a complete sanitary system and to repair rest rooms.
The Minister stressed the necessity of implementing a punctual bus
service which would cater to the needs of commuters coming from various
parts of the country to the CBS without any hassle.
The Minister took measures to deploy more buses after discussions
with relevant officials for the Colombo-Kandy and Colombo-Pugoda routes
where people were waiting for a long time without buses.
The Minister’s surprise visit was admired by drivers, conductors and
passengers who were in the CBS. They alleged that no authority had
listened to their grievances earlier. |
