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SMC: Bus operator liable for damage to council’s parking access device

SIBU (Nov 25): A bus that suddenly pulled out onto the pavement at the first lane entrance of Sibu Central Market here on Saturday had caused damage to the parking access device, said Mohammed Abdullah Izkandar Roseley. The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) deputy chairman confirmed that the council has lodged a police report on the [...]The post SMC: Bus operator liable for damage to council’s parking access device appeared first on Borneo Post Online.

A screengrab of the video clip shows the incident. SIBU (Nov 25): A bus that suddenly pulled out onto the pavement at the first lane entrance of Sibu Central Market here on Saturday had caused damage to the parking access device, said Mohammed Abdullah Izkandar Roseley. The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) deputy chairman confirmed that the council has lodged a police report on the incident.

“The estimated cost to replace the parking equipment is around RM13,000 to RM14,000, and this will be borne by the bus company,” he disclosed. The lane entrance should be operational within a week following repair work on the parking equipment, he added. He said SMC is considering having road safety barriers installed at the area to avoid further damage to public property, as well as to ensure the safety of the pedestrians.

A video of the incident had been widely shared on social media..