SL Government to strengthen public transport system to elevate country to new level: President
Colombo, June 28 (Daily Mirror)- The government is placing particular emphasis on strengthening the public transport system as part of its broader agenda to elevate the country to a new level, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said.
The President made these remarks while attending the ceremonial launch of the ‘Dream Destination’ project at the Presidential Secretariat to modernise 100 railway stations.
Speaking at the event, President Dissanayake further highlighted that statistics confirm that approximately eight fatalities occur daily due to road accidents.
Accordingly, he highlighted the need for a robust road regulatory framework and underscored that strengthening public transport is essential to reduce traffic congestion, minimise environmental damage by cutting down harmful emissions and ease the heavy financial burden the government bears due to vehicle imports.
The President also stated that efforts to develop the country’s public transport system into a modern, accessible and efficient service have already begun. In addition to government investments, opportunities have been opened for private sector participation as well.
He also invited the private sector to collaborate with the government in rebranding Sri Lanka’s railway stations with a fresh and distinctive identity that aligns with contemporary global standards.
He said that the primary objective of the current Government is not to pursue incremental reforms within the existing framework, but rather to transform and elevate the nation to a significantly higher level of development.
The President emphasised that the current political leadership has already taken steps to break away from the past political culture and that this transformation must now be developed into a stable and lasting system. Furthermore the President stressed the need for all sectors of the country to work collectively and in alignment to elevate the nation to a new level.
He further affirmed that the government will not allow authorities or individuals to act arbitrarily. It has come to an end under the current administration.
The President further emphasised that society as a whole must develop a sense of fear and accountability when it comes to the misuse of public property and that every individual must be equally subject to the rule of law.
