The government plans to introduce its Metro bus service in Jaffna in 2027, extending the modern public transport network beyond the Western Province.
As part of the preparations, a route inspection and trial run were conducted in Jaffna with Deputy Transport Minister Dr Prasanna Gunasena and relevant officials. They assessed roads suitable for low-floor buses and considered locations for new bus stops and terminals, along with parking facilities for private vehicles.
Preliminary discussions on the proposed service were also held with officials at the Road Development Authority’s Northern Province office in Jaffna.
The Metro bus service began with 10 buses and has since expanded to 122, according to the announcement. Jaffna is among the cities selected for the next phase of the programme, which is part of a national plan to modernise public transport through 2029. The routes and operational details for Jaffna are still being prepared.
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