President Chandrika Kumaratunga's office issued a press release which said that the
President has now solved the transport problem which had caused hardship to the commuters
as the bus services had deteriorated daily.
Transport Minister Srimani Athulathmudali said,"I'm very happy the President has taken
an initiative to solve the transport problem. These were the same problemns I have been
telling her and the Cabinet for the last two years to no effect".