Boon for Ampara bus operators

The ‘permit system’ that was in force for over three years in respect of long distance bus services in Ampara has been done away with from yesterday under the direction of Senior Presidential Advisor Basil Rajapaksa MP.

Ampara bus operators were earlier required to obtain special permits from Police for operating buses to Trincomalee, Colombo and other inter-provincial destinations. Basil Rajapaksa, who plays a leading role in Eastern and Northern development, has directed Police to stop this practice.