President appoints a committee to look into the grievances of private bus owners as well as issues relating to the transport sector.

The committee was appointed after President had a discussion with representatives of All Island Private Bus Owners Association and other Bus owner associations on Saturday morning (3rd Dec.).

The committee will comprise of the Secretary to the Ministry of Transport, Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, DIG of Motor Traffic, and senior officers representing Attorney-General and Commissioner General of Motor Traffic as well as an Additional Secretary to the President.

The Committee will meet today with selected representatives of bus owners to discuss matters further.

President pointed out that the bus owners can discuss not only the issue regarding the proposed fines system but any other relevant issues as well.

President mentioned that the government is committed to do what is right for the people and that it is always ready to listen to and discuss with all parties while making sure that decisions reached are fair by all.

Chief Minister of the Western Province Isura Devapriya also participated in.