The Kinniya Sub Depot, operated by the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), is currently functioning under several operational constraints, according to a recent on-site inspection. The visit was initiated by Assistant Depot Engineer Mr. Uppul, with participation from Mr. Kitsiri, Chairman of the Eastern Province Road Passenger Transport Authority. During the inspection, officials engaged in detailed discussions with depot staff to understand the challenges faced on the ground.

🔍 Key Issues Identified:

• The depot’s ground surface is sandy, causing severe mud formation during rainy seasons, making vehicle movement difficult.
• The garage is undersized, complicating routine vehicle repairs.
• Staff lack basic facilities for rest and changing attire.
• There is insufficient space for secure vehicle parking.
• The absence of an on-site fuel station forces reliance on external suppliers, raising concerns about fuel fraud.
• Allegations of administrative bias and irregularities were also raised by employees.

Officials assured staff that these issues would be addressed systematically, with the goal of transforming the Kinniya Sub Depot into a model facility.

🧹 Clean Sri Lanka Initiative Underway As part of the Clean Sri Lanka program, environmental cleanup and ground restoration work has already commenced at the depot.

🚦 A commitment was made to establish a transparent and corruption-free administrative framework to ensure fair and efficient operations moving forward.

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