Plans for intercity bus service to Jaffna
Irangika Range
The Government has planned to initiate an intercity bus service from
Colombo to Jaffna shortly.
A spokesman for the Transport Ministry told the Daily News the
Government will streamline the passenger bus service in the recaptured
areas of the Northern Province with immediate effect for the benefit of
commuters.
He said the Government will rehabilitate the A9 road which it had
taken full control of after 23 years.
The intercity bus service will commence soon after reconstruction
work of the A9 road was completed," he noted.
"We have planned to operate five return journeys on the A9 road per
day from Colombo to Jaffna," he said.
Meanwhile, a passenger transport service will be initiated from
Vanuniya to Jaffna as well. At present, the Vavuniya depot is providing
a good service by operating buses on 19 routes for the convenience of
those living in these areas. |