Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- The Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA) has expressed strong criticism of the current government, accusing it of taking "continuous revenge" against private bus operators. LPBOA Chairman Gemunu Wijerathne said there is growing anger within the industry over the government's policies.

Speaking to the media, Wijerathne claimed that private buses were heavily used during the government's election campaign and that the financial contributions made to support the campaign were significant. "Trying to remove the private bus culture from the country is like playing with fire," he warned.

Wijerathne also highlighted that the government is attempting to phase out the private bus sector, despite the fact that most...