Public service vehicles will be removed from the road if they fail to fix defects causing heavy smoke - LTA

Public service vehicles will be removed from the road if they fail to fix defects causing heavy smoke - LTA

By Semi Turaga
12/10/2017

Public service vehicles including buses will be removed from the road if they fail to fix the defects which are causing them to emit heavy smoke.

This has been made clear by LTA CEO Carmine Piantedosi when asked by Legend FM News on what they are doing to monitor and deal with buses that continue to emit heavy smoke.

Fijivillage has noticed many buses at the Suva Bus Stand emitting thick black smoke and there has been no consistent monitoring by authorities.

Piantedosi has admitted that they do not have LTA officers that conduct monitoring at the Suva Bus Stand.

He says they have officers that do random patrols and inspections on our roads but they rely on town and city council officials to book buses that emit heavy smoke at bus stands.

The Suva City Council says during peak times at the Suva Bus Stand they have about six officers that monitor buses for excess emissions and oil spillage.

They also remove buses from the bus stand if they have excess emissions and inform LTA about the case.

However, this problem is continuing.

Piantedosi says the problem is that many vehicle owners and bus operators only fix their defects when they are about to get inspected by LTA.

0% buffered00:00Current time00:00

He says they are trying to deal with this issue through random patrols and joint operations with Police.

62 defect notices were issued in July this year. 

FEATURE NEWS
Ratu Tevita urges leaders to focus on righteous leadership
Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara has been installed as the Tui Nayau. The title was left vacant for more than 20 years following the passing of his fath...
1 hour ago
LATEST NEWS
Man charged in relation to yaqona theft in Taveuni
Another man has been charged in relation to yaqona thefts on Taveuni. Police say so far five men have been arrested and charged for their alleged ...
26 minutes ago

RKS pays tribute as Tui Nayau installation marks historic milestone
As the Vanua of Lau remains fully focused on the sacred installation of the Tui Nayau, Sau ni Vanua ko Lau, na Tui Lau, Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara, ...
28 minutes ago

34-year-old man charged with intent to cause grievous bodily harm as ODPP files 20 indictments in June
A 34-year-old man was charged with an act with intent to cause grievous bodily harm to a 20-year-old woman last month. This has been confirmed by ...
34 minutes ago

Pacific Harbour residents relieved as NFA gets extension to relocate fire station
Residents of Pacific Harbour can breathe a sigh of relief as the National Fire Authority has now been given two to three years to move to a new ...
51 minutes ago

Great Council of Chiefs’ endorsed patient receives valve replacement surgery under PSH Foundation’s Medical Grant
In a landmark moment for healthcare in Fiji, PSH Foundation has completed its valve replacement surgery, offering a new lease on life to a patient ...
1 hour ago



fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Latest Videos

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Tui Nayau and Tui Lau Installation
The ceremony for the installation of the Tui Nayau Sau ni Vanua o Lau will be held tomorrow, while the installation ceremony of the Tui Lau will be held in Tubou on Thursday.
1 day ago

CFL 40th Birthday
CFL’s 40th Anniversary celebrations to culminate with free concert at Albert Park on ...
4 days ago

Pacific Mini Games in Palau, 2025
Full coverage of Team Fiji's journey through the 2025 Palau Games.
5 days ago

TOP