It is reported that the Katunayake Airport Authority has taken steps to stop the public passenger transport bus traffic in the Katunayake Airport premises.
After the media revealed the bus service that had been stopped from entering the airport premises for more than 6 months, the buses started entering the airport premises two days ago and two days ago the Katunayake Airport police called the bus drivers and the airport chairman gave permission and therefore the buses are running regularly. The journey has also been mentioned.
But today (28) afternoon, after the police officers came and informed them to remove the buses, they have again restricted the buses to the Avariwatta bus stop and after meeting the three-wheeler drivers who are spreading around the airport, these buses are Internal sources of the airport have reported that efforts were made to prevent entry into the premises.
When asked about this from the airport chairman’s office, they said to ask the airport manager. Although they tried to contact the manager, it did not happen, so their office also told them to contact the chairman as they do not know anything about this. Although they tried to contact the chairman and the manager on several occasions. Those attempts are said to have failed.
Also, when the airport police were asked, they mentioned that the police officers have no power. It is also reported that the three-wheeler drivers shouted and expressed their happiness when the last bus left the airport premises this morning (28).
It is stated that bus drivers and airport workers have stated that it is an urgent need to provide a proper solution to this problem through the intervention of the President or the Prime Minister.
