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Minister instructs action against container driver on expressway

Minister of Transport Bimal Ratnayake says the Inspector General of Police has been instructed to take action against the driver of a container who was seen recklessly driving and harassing the driver of a bus on the expressway. Video footage shows the container forcing the bus out of its lane and driving dangerously close, pushing the vehicle toward the railings. Addressing the issue in Parliament, Minister Ratnayake pointed out that several accidents are a cause of the reckless behaviour of drivers, including drugs and alcohol consumption, racing, and sleeplessness.  “Even recently, we saw a container edge a bus out of…

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