Long Haul Bus Services To Stop From Tonight

Long haul bus services will be halted from this evening.

Fiji Bus Operators Association has made the decision due to the deteriorating weather condition with the approach of Tropical Cyclone Yasa.

FBOA General Secretary Rohit Latchan said bus services need to be scaled back for the safety of drivers and the travelling public as people conclude final preparations for the impending cyclone.

"From 7pm today, only skeleton bus services will operate where it is safe and possible to do so. We cannot confirm whether there will be bus services tomorrow, although if there are, it will only be very limited," said Mr Latchan.

"Bus drivers need to be released to prepare and be with their families as the cyclone approaches so services will be progressively reduced from this evening."

Bus operators are urged to take their directions from authorities and exercise wisdom in operating during this period.