Shake-Up at SLTB: Drivers Return to Original Roles

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has decided to reassign drivers and conductors who were previously engaged in various other duties. 

This decision comes into effect today, as announced by Deputy Minister of Transport, Prasanna Kumara Gunasena.

Deputy Minister Gunasena revealed that political interference had led to the assignment of drivers and conductors to various non-related duties. 

An investigation uncovered that 333 drivers were affected by these political appointments.

To ensure the fitness and readiness of these drivers for their original roles, they will undergo medical examinations at the National Transport Medical Institute. 

Based on the results of these examinations, the drivers will be reassigned to their driving duties.