Residents: Those Who Vandalise Bus Shelters Lacks Civic Pride
The FRA has urged the public to be vigilant and report all instances of vandalism to the Fiji Police Force.
Thursday 31 January 2019 | 09:55
Khalsa Road resident, 70-year-old Akbar Singh in front of the vandalised bus shelter on Khalsa Road on January 30, 2019. Photo: Ronald Kumar
Akbar Singh, 70, of Khalsa Road in Tacirua is worried about the state of the bus shelters.
The bus shelter were built in 2017 to cater for the needs of the people living in the area.
Mr Singh, has been living in the area for more than 18 years.
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“The writings and drawing of inappropriate and graphic photos started from the time the bus shelters were built,” he said.
“Not only school students, but also mothers have complained that they were uncomfortable by the content displayed at the shelters.”
He said those who vandalised lacked civic pride and respect of public amenities.
“These people who have been vandalising the shelters have shown how disrespectful they are towards public amenities,” said Mr Akbar.
The Fiji Roads Authority (FRA) released in a statement said it was concerned with the spate of recent acts of vandalism on bus shelters and on the road signs.
“Our contractors work hard and after such a great effort, to have someone deliberately damage our road assets is disappointing and unacceptable,” the statement said.
“The acts of vandalism compromises public safety and it is associated with costly repairs.
“People need to be mindful that these signs are important to motorists and the general public alike as they provide guidance on safety matters and help to prevent accidents.
“We are advising the public to please look after these assets for their own benefits.”
The FRA has urged the public to be vigilant and report all instances of vandalism to the Fiji Police Force.
Edited by Ranoba Baoa
