There has been an increasing number of illegal operators providing services in public transports.
The concern has been raised by the Land Transport Authority.
LTA CEO, Carmine Piantedosi says that passengers need to be aware of the risks of using illegal operators as they disregard the safety of the public and other road users.
Piantedosi is encouraging illegal operators to follow the proper process of applying for PSV permits so they can service the public legally.
The LTA Enforcement Team is currently stepping up it’s monitoring and enforcement and activities on illegal operations within the public trasnsport sector.
Managing road user behaviour and illegal operations through education, enforcement and systems is paramount to ensuring effective transport services throughout Fiji