The Fiji Bus Operators Association has hit back at Land Transport Authority for threatening to penalise bus companies because of overloading.

The Land Transport Authority is warning bus drivers and companies that they will be issued Traffic Infringement Notices for carrying excess passengers as per PSV Regulation from today.

Over 30,000 people, including 2,000 sugarcane farmers will now benefit from the upgraded road and drainage work in the cane-farming areas of Koronubu, Drasa and Malolo in the Western Division.

One of the ways to ensuring road safety is to ensure that traffic flows smoothly says Land Transport Authority chief executive, Samuel Simpson.

Land Transport Authority chief executive, Samuel Simpson will meet the Fiji Bus Operators Association soon to discuss ways to bring changes to the industry.

The heavy rain from Tropical Cyclone Mona has resulted in an increase in the number of potholes in the Northern, Eastern and Central Divisions.

The heavy rain from Tropical Cyclone Mona has resulted in an increase in the number of potholes in the Northern, Eastern and Central Divisions.

The Fiji Roads Authority has commenced rehabilitating roads affected by Tropical Cyclone Mona in the Northern Division.

33 roads are currently closed across the country due to impacts brought by Tropical Cyclone Mona.

36 roads around the country are closed due to the impending weather condition brought about by Tropical Cyclone Mona.

Waikalo road and Wainisusu 2 Bridge at Waiyanitu Road in Navua are now open as floodwaters has receded.

23 roads in the Central, Northern and Eastern divisions are closed due to flooding caused by Tropical Cyclone Mona.