The Nationalist Party described the judicial protest filed by a supervisor who is employed with Malta Public Transport as “very worrying”.

The PN was referring to the court action taken by Claudio Cutajar who accused his employer of ignoring his concerns and attempting to force him to allow dangerous and unroadworthy buses to continue in circulation, some with brake pads so worn that their effectiveness at less than 30%.

In a statement Tuesday, the PN said the people are paying millions of euros in subsidies to the operator and, as such, they expect a good service on all routes and, most of all, the peace of mind that they do not run risks when they are travelling.

Inspection and testing of vehicles are essential and should be carried out regularly, the PN’s transport spokesman Mark Anthony Sammut said.

The government must ensure that the operators are following the law and providing a safe service, the PN said.