SLTB revenue up due to raids

P.P.G. Sugathadasa, Thihagoda Group Cor.

The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) Special Investigation Unit collected over Rs. 950,783 in raids and operations conducted from January to May this year, SLTB Special Investigation Unit Director Upali Gunasekera said.

Over 2,759 ticket less passengers were fined. Around 662 ticket frauds, 1,842 other irregularities and minor offences committed by errant conductors were also detected. Instances of violating instructions and orders issued by the Headquarters have been dealt with.

In addition 68,362 mobile inspections were also carried out in buses during the period. The number of mobile inspections and raids has been increased to further check these irregularities, Gunasekera further said.