Land Transport Authority

Clifton Road Residents Unhappy With Bus Service, LTA Responds
NATION

Clifton Road Residents Unhappy With Bus Service, LTA Responds

Residents of Clifton Road in Valelevu, Nasinu, are not happy that the bus company that services the area is not maki...

No Increase To Minibus Fares, LTA Clarifies
NEWS

No Increase To Minibus Fares, LTA Clarifies

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has cleared the concerns raised by customers by stating that minibus fares have N...

LTA: Drivers To Give Way To Buses Signalling At Bus Stops
NEWS

LTA: Drivers To Give Way To Buses Signalling At Bus Stops

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has warned bus drivers to signal when leaving bus stops or bus bays to be given w...

Bus Slams Into Signpost, No One Injured
NATION

Bus Slams Into Signpost, No One Injured

The bus which belongs to Central Transport Co Limited was carrying passengers and allegedly failed to stop while hea...

Lakena Bus Accident: Minister Usamate Awaits LTA, Police investigations
NEWS

Lakena Bus Accident: Minister Usamate Awaits LTA, Police investigations

Land Transport Authority is conducting its own investigations into the tragic accident that claimed the lives of two...

LTA: Potholes and How to Manage Your Driving Safely!
NEWS

LTA: Potholes and How to Manage Your Driving Safely!

In Fiji it is a well-known fact that there is a pothole epidemic on our roads. A combination of traffic, wet weather...

New Four Lane Section Of Kings Highway A Speeding Hotspot: LTA
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New Four Lane Section Of Kings Highway A Speeding Hotspot: LTA

The speed limit along the Suva-Nausori section of the Kings Highway is 50 Kph.

$50 Million Four-Lane Nakasi To Nausori Road Eases Traffic
NATION

$50 Million Four-Lane Nakasi To Nausori Road Eases Traffic

The Fiji Roads Authority chief executive Jonathan Moore has stated that there was still some work remaining. He said...

17 Students Safe After Bus Veered Into Drain In Nadi
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17 Students Safe After Bus Veered Into Drain In Nadi

The bus was carrying students travelling from Lautoka to Nadi when the incident happened at the Nadi back road.

Don’t Damage Footpaths By Parking On It Pleads Land Transport Authority
NATION

Don’t Damage Footpaths By Parking On It Pleads Land Transport Authority

The second-largest cause of fatalities on our Roads is killing pedestrians.

Policy Being Developed For Kids Behaviour On Buses By Land Transport Authority
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Policy Being Developed For Kids Behaviour On Buses By Land Transport Authority

Mr Simpson said it was the responsibility of bus drivers, teachers, parents and guardians to ensure children behave ...

Vehicles Confiscated Due To Illegal Modifications
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Vehicles Confiscated Due To Illegal Modifications

Vehicles were modified and not road worthy in accordance with regulations. The modifications include illegal tints, ...

New LTA Offices In Nadi And Lautoka
NATION

New LTA Offices In Nadi And Lautoka

The new Nadi Office is closer to Nadi Town, complementing the services provided by the Nadi Town express office.

Bus Services Resume In Seaqaqa
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Bus Services Resume In Seaqaqa

Following the repairs which were carried out on Wednesday morning a further road inspection was carried out and the ...

Man Counts His Lucky Stars After Near-Death Experience
NATION

Man Counts His Lucky Stars After Near-Death Experience

The assistant financial controller of the Castaway Island Resort said the incident happened around 2.30am.

Positive Feedback On Clearway Traffic Restriction Management System in Suva
NEWS

Positive Feedback On Clearway Traffic Restriction Management System in Suva

“The clearway is definitely a good idea,” Mr Chand said. "It would be better if our drivers become more courteou...

Clearway Restrictions In Suva Come Into Force
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Clearway Restrictions In Suva Come Into Force

The restriction also means that residents living along the particular route, who usually park their vehicles on the ...

LTA Has Tow Trucks And Unmarked Vehicles To Enforce Clearway
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LTA Has Tow Trucks And Unmarked Vehicles To Enforce Clearway

The imposition of the Urban Clearway restriction will prevent all vehicles (except buses at designated bus bays) fro...

Urban Clearways Guide For Drivers. What This Means For You
NEWS

Urban Clearways Guide For Drivers. What This Means For You

The Fiji Roads Authority (FRA) recently announced the phased introduction of “Urban Clearways” in Suva City and ...

Bus Passengers Urged To Regularly Top-Up Their Cards
NEWS

Bus Passengers Urged To Regularly Top-Up Their Cards

“The only money exchange between the passenger and the bus driver is when there is a purchase of disposable e-card...

3260 Traffic Infringement Notices Issued So Far This Year For Passengers Not Wearing Seat Belts
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3260 Traffic Infringement Notices Issued So Far This Year For Passengers Not Wearing Seat Belts

It is among the highest causes of road injuries, the authority adds

BTL: 19th June, 2019
Between the Lines

BTL: 19th June, 2019

The laughter grew louder when Speaker of Parliament Ratu Epeli Nailatikau acknowledged the use of the term by Mr Usa...

LTA Probe ‘Hit-And-Run’ Incident In Labasa
NEWS

LTA Probe ‘Hit-And-Run’ Incident In Labasa

Girja Prasad, 70, of Labasa claims he saw how the LTA driver sped and overtook a private car at a junction in Sarwan...

Passengers Warned: Don’t Abuse Concession Cards, Use Cards Not Cash
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Passengers Warned: Don’t Abuse Concession Cards, Use Cards Not Cash

Concessionary cards must not be abused or passed onto unauthorised users.

Ensure Consistent Service, Land Transport Authority Tells Bus Operators
NATION

Ensure Consistent Service, Land Transport Authority Tells Bus Operators

He said the LTA had mechanisms such as the Quality Assurance Management System to regulate public transport operator...

Taxi colour codes to come out  progressively: Land Transport Authority
NATION

Taxi colour codes to come out progressively: Land Transport Authority

LTA number plate maker, Joji Koronikainamata said the new 100 taxi coded number plates were sent to Lautoka and Nadi...

Traffic Infringement Notices To Be Covered By Owners Unless Contractual
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Traffic Infringement Notices To Be Covered By Owners Unless Contractual

He said failure to have a contractual agreement will result in the owner being liable to pay.

Taxis’ Colour-Coded Number Plates To Start With Nadi
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Taxis’ Colour-Coded Number Plates To Start With Nadi

LTA board chairperson Vijay Maharaj had earlier stated that the interest was on the safety of members of the public.

Private Vehicles Operate As Taxis In Lautoka
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Private Vehicles Operate As Taxis In Lautoka

Fiji Taxi Union and Lautoka Taxi Union president, Raben Bhan Singh said it has been an ongoing issue.

LTA Chief Executive Puts Bus Proprietor On Notice
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LTA Chief Executive Puts Bus Proprietor On Notice

“This action by Westbus will intentionally discommode thousands of customers of the transport network,” Mr Simps...

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