SUVA, Fiji (20 August 2024): The Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Fiji received a timely vehicle donation from the Fiji Roads Authority (FRA) at a handover ceremony held at the LTA Headquarters in Valelevu, Nasinu on Tuesday 20 August 2024. The generous donation is a testament to the strong partnership between the two organizations and their shared commitment to ensuring the safety of all Fijians on our roads.
LTA Board Chairman Inosi Kuridrani said the vehicle would play a pivotal role in the LTA's ongoing efforts to enhance road safety awareness and outreach across the nation.
With road safety being a top priority for the LTA, Mr Kuridrani said every life saved through improved awareness, education, and enforcement was considered a significant success.
“The new vehicle will serve as a crucial tool in this mission, enabling LTA teams to extend their reach to more communities and deliver impactful road safety messages that resonate with drivers, passengers, and pedestrians alike,” he said.
"The handover of this vehicle symbolizes the strength of our partnership with the Fiji
FRA and LTA Board of Directors and Executive Management during the vehicle handover in Valelevu, Nasinu Roads Authority and our collective commitment to making Fiji’s roads safer for everyone. Road safety is not just the responsibility of one organization; it is a shared duty, and together, we can achieve greater results."
Mr Kuridrani said the partnership between the LTA and FRA was rooted in a common goal to reduce road accidents and fatalities by promoting safer driving behaviors, increasing public awareness, and ensuring the infrastructure supports safe road usage.
FRA Board Chairman Atunaisa Nayago highlighted the importance of such collaborations, adding road safety was a multi-faceted issue that required the involvement of various stakeholders.
“We are delighted to support the LTA with this vehicle. This donation reflects our commitment to strengthening the collaborative efforts between our agencies and ensuring that the LTA has the necessary tools to effectively carry out its responsibilities,” Mr Nayago said.
“By enhancing their fleet, we are contributing to better road safety, more efficient transport management, and overall improved service for the Fijian people.”
LTA Acting Chief Executive Officer Irimaia Rokosawa said the newly-acquired vehicle would allow the LTA to expand its outreach efforts, reaching more communities, schools, offices, and public spaces.
From January 2024 to July 2024, he said the LTA had already conducted 1,546 awareness activities across the country, impacting a total of 260,317 individuals.
This included:
• 390 school education and awareness programs, impacting 56,282 students.
• 59 public outreach events, impacting 40,106 people.
• 187 office outreach sessions, impacting 8,191 office workers.
• 216 driver roadside awareness programs, impacting 21,272 drivers.
• 181 passenger roadside awareness initiatives, impacting 41,219 passengers.
• 130 pedestrian roadside awareness campaigns, impacting 27,933 pedestrians.
• 162 community outreach awareness programs, impacting 58,610 people.
• 210 Defensive Driving Course (DDC) awareness sessions, impacting 7,761 participants.
“These figures are a clear reflection of the LTA’s unwavering dedication to road safety and the extensive efforts made to engage with Fijians across all sectors of society. The addition of this vehicle will undoubtedly bolster these efforts, allowing the LTA to deliver even more targeted and effective road safety programs,” he said.
Mr Rokosawa said the Authority remained committed to reducing road accidents and fatalities through continuous education, robust enforcement, and strong partnerships with organisations like the FRA.
FRA and LTA Board of Directors and Executive Management during the vehicle handover in Valelevu, Nasinu on Tuesday 20 August 2024. Image: Supplied/FRA