Deputy General Manager of the Sri Lanka Transport Board Panduka Swarnahansa stated today (27) that there is a shortage of passengers using public transport. He revealed that the Board will strictly monitor if health regulations are being enforced in public buses and trains. “In view of the current Covid-19 situation in the country, steps are being taken to transport passengers in a hygienic manner in accordance with the health guidelines and criteria issued by the government. These guidelines will be enforced strictly,” he stated at a media briefing. He stated that steps were being taken to ensure that passengers as well as conductors and drivers adhere to wearing face masks and maintaining social distancing.

Source: The Nation April 27, 2021 07:30 UTC