A sub-committee has been set up by Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama to look into the grievances of the Fiji Bus Operators Association.
Bus services were ceased for two hours this morning, however, this was resumed after the Interim Prime Minister intervened.
Association general secretary Chaitanya Lakshman said the committee headed by the Interim Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum will meet this Saturday.
The committee comprises of all relevant stakeholders including the Bus Operators, FIRCA, LTA, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Transport.
Lakshman said the recommendation of the sub-committee will be taken to cabinet next week.
Lakshman has highlighted that the main reason for their action this morning was cabinet's decision on Tuesday to reduce rebate from 18% to 10%.
He stressed that apart from the 10% fare increase in January this year, no other assistance is given by the interim government as costs continue to rise.
Lakshman also highlighted that the main reason for ceasing operations this morning was cabinet's decision on Tuesday to reduce rebate from 18% to 10%.
According to Latchman Bus Operators are not wealthy and this perception of some people is not correct.
After concerns were raised by members of the public this morning as to why bus operators are calling for bus fare increases and other concessions when they are seen driving around in luxury vehicles and living in comfortable homes, Lakshman said this has been inherited from their forefathers.
Meanwhile, an official police investigation is underway to determine if any law was breached this morning by the strike action taken by the Bus Operators.
Director Operations, SSP Waisea Tabakau said an investigation is necessary as the strike had a direct effect on the country's economy and people.
