The National Council sub-committee on identifying short- and medium-term programs related to economic stabilization has discussed the possibility of creating passenger convenience by bringing all transport services in Sri Lanka to one digital platform.
The Parliament of Sri Lanka said in a statement that the discussion focused on bringing all transport services in Sri Lanka including trains, buses, school vans, and taxi services to one digital level.
The discussion was held during a meeting of the National Council sub-committee on identifying short- and medium-term programs related to economic stabilization under the chairmanship of MP Patali Champika Ranawaka on Monday (21).
Representatives of several parties related to the transport sector of Sri Lanka participated in this committee and the views of the respective parties on the current problems in the transport sector were taken into account.
Representatives of transport services including the Sri Lanka Private Bus Owners Association, Three Wheelers Association, and School Children Transport Association pointed out that due to the low fuel prices, restrictions imposed on the import of vehicles, and restrictions imposed on vehicle spare parts, they have to face severe difficulties.
They also pointed out that the price of spare parts including vehicle tires has increased by 300%. Furthermore, these representatives pointed out that the number of vehicles used for transportation including buses, school vans, and three-wheelers are decreasing due to the shortage of auto parts.
MP Patali Champika Ranawaka said that the committee will present several suggestions focusing on all these situations. Accordingly, he said it is proposed to bring all the transport services in this country to one digital platform to create passenger convenience as an important proposal.
The Chairman further said that a combination of all these proposals is expected to be presented to the National Council in December.
Minister Naseer Ahmed, State Ministers Lasantha Alagiyawanna and Sivanesanthurai Chandrakanthan, and MP Mano Ganesan were present at the meeting. (NewsWire)
