The driver and several passengers on a Pacific Transport Bus sustained injuries when the bus veered off the road at Cuvu, Sigatoka this afternoon.

The bus was travelling from Nadi towards Sigatoka.

“Safety on our roads is paramount. It is crucial that all drivers, especially those entrusted with the responsibility of transporting passengers on a public service vehicle, follow traffic rules and maintain safe driving practices at all times,” said LTA Chief Executive Officer Irimaia Rokosawa.

“Speeding, reckless driving, and failure to comply with road safety regulations put lives at risk.”

“PSV drivers provide an essential public service, and it is vital that they prioritize passenger safety.”

“Every passenger trusts PSV drivers to get them to their destinations safely, and that trust must not be broken.”

“We remind PSV drivers that road safety is a shared responsibility, and negligence or carelessness on their part can have serious consequences.”