The Government has decided to initiate an intercity bus service from Colombo to Jaffna, shortly.

According to a spokesman for the Transport Ministry 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, the Daily News reported today (20).