Bus strike on Colombo-Nittambuwa route

Bus strike on Colombo-Nittambuwa route

March 30, 2018   05:10 pm

Private bus operators plying the Colombo-Nittambuwa route have launched a strike today (30) based on an alleged incident of a police officer attached to the Yakkala Police traffic unit assaulting a bus driver. 

The bus driver who was allegedly assaulted by the policeman has been admitted to the hospital. 

President of the Lanka Private Bus Operators’ Association (LPBOA) Gemunu Wijeratne stated that the bus strike will continue until legal action is instigated against the police officer involved in the incident. 

Disclaimer: All the comments will be moderated by the AD editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them(mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.

Most Viewed Video Stories

Education reforms will pave the way for all students to be graduates - Dy Minister (English)

Education reforms will pave the way for all students to be graduates - Dy Minister (English)

Public urged to utilise reusable bags and cut down on polythene use (English)

An 'underworld culture' has taken over the country instead of development - Opposition Leader (English)

Sri Lanka's youth should be innovators and dreamers - Minister Sunil Handunnetti (English)

LIVE🔴 Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin 6.55 pm

🔴LIVE - Ada Derana Midday Prime News Bulletin - 2025.11.01

IGP summoned to Parliament for discussion on security for MPs (English)

Govt doctors call off planned strike after discussions with Health Minister (English)