Member of Parliament Rinesh Sharma has called for a strict “no bribery policy” within the Land Transport Authority (LTA), saying Fiji must eliminate corruption and improve transparency in how vehicle inspections and licenses are approved.
Speaking in Parliament, Mr. Sharma said integrity within transport regulation was vital to restoring public confidence.
“A no bribery policy when it comes to inspection and passing of vehicles and getting licenses must be mandatory,” Mr. Sharma said.
“We need integrated training, transparent processes and robust complaint and whistleblower channels. Officers need to be equipped with body cams during vehicle inspections. I’m glad to see this recommendation has been taken up and that implementation is underway within LTA.”
Mr. Sharma said body-worn cameras were essential for both transparency and officer safety, particularly during road inspections and enforcement duties.
“Body-worn cameras are necessary for frontline enforcement and inspection personnel. This ensures accountability and also protects officers,” he added.
The MP noted that while LTA was improving oversight, there were still concerns about roadworthiness and compliance, particularly among some public service vehicles.
“We still see buses on the road that are visibly not in good condition, yet somehow they have been passed. I don’t want to name companies, but it raises questions about how these vehicles are allowed to operate and carry so many passengers,” Mr. Sharma said.
