Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The Government initiated preliminary arrangements to extend the Metro Luxury Bus Service to the Jaffna District, with plans to commence operations by mid-2027.

As part of the preparatory process, a special route inspection and trial run were carried out in Jaffna yesterday (10) to assess road suitability, technical feasibility and the infrastructure requirements necessary for the proposed service.

An initial discussion on the expansion project was also held at the Road Development Authority's Northern Province Project Director's Office on Jaffna Beach Road.

The inspection covered the identification of suitable routes for low-floor Metro buses, an assessment of vehicle-related technical requirements and the selecti...