Sri Lanka, May 29 -- A discussion regarding drivers who have been suspended with pay was held recently at the Parliamentary Consultative Committee on Transport, Highways, and Urban Development.

The committee met under the chairmanship of Minister of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake.

Transport Ministry officials pointed out that around 400 to 500 drivers have been suspended due to various disciplinary issues, while some of them are still receiving salaries.

They further stated that, due to different legal circumstances and court proceedings, salary payments continue in certain cases. It was also revealed that some suspended drivers are reportedly working as drivers in private buses and earning an income.

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