A strike launched by private bus operators on the Kadawatha – Pettah route (138) since this morning (July 31) has greatly inconvenienced commuters.
Accordingly, all the private bus operators on the Kadawatha – Pettah, Weliweriya – Pettah and Pettah – Kirillawala routes have withdrawn from passenger transport service.
The bus owners say that their income had been greatly affected by several new buses being permitted to operate on the Kiribathgoda – Pettah route.
They have also expressed concerns over a significant muddy pothole at the Kadawatha Bus Stand, which is causing damage to their buses and also highlighted the unpleasant smells in the area due to overflowing toilet pits at the bus stand.
They warn to continue their strike if their concerns are not addressed.
However, several buses of the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) were deployed promptly to ease the situation along the route.
