July 7, 2025, Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir – In a significant step toward enhancing regional transport, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary flagged off a new daily bus service from Jammu to Daddal Kalasara via Sunderbani Bajabhain on July 6, 2025. This long-awaited service addresses the persistent demand for improved transportation in the far-flung areas of Kalasara, promising to ease travel challenges for thousands of residents in Jammu and Kashmir’s border regions.Keywords: New bus service, Jammu, Daddal Kalasara, Sunderbani, regional transport, Jammu & Kashmir, public transportation, connectivity, Surinder Choudhary, JKRTC, border areas, sustainable transport.The initiative, launched under the Jammu & Kashmir Road Transport Corporation (JKRTC), aims to improve accessibility and mobility for commuters in remote areas. Speaking at the event, Deputy Chief Minister Choudhary emphasized the J&K government’s commitment to establishing a sustainable public transportation system across the Union Territory. “This daily bus service will benefit thousands who faced difficulties in up-down travel from Kalasara and surrounding areas. Our goal is to enhance mass mobility, safety, and convenience, particularly in far-flung and border regions,” he said.
The service is expected to cater to the transportation needs of residents traveling to and from Kalasara, a village that has long lacked reliable public transport options. Posts on X echoed local sentiment, highlighting the service as a game-changer for connectivity in border belts, with users praising the government’s swift response to community demands.The Jammu to Daddal Kalasara route via Sunderbani Bajabhain is part of broader efforts to strengthen transportation infrastructure in Jammu, focusing on underserved areas. The JKRTC, known for operating over 1,000 buses, including deluxe and ordinary services, continues to play a pivotal role in connecting major cities like Jammu, Srinagar, and Katra, as well as remote regions across the Union Territory.
Local residents expressed relief and optimism, noting that the new service will reduce travel hardships and foster economic and social integration. The government’s focus on sustainable transport is also expected to support tourism and pilgrimage routes, such as those to Vaishno Devi and Amarnath, which are serviced by JKRTC’s extensive network.
As Jammu and Kashmir navigates challenges like recent heavy rainfall and waterlogging in areas like Srinagar’s Lal Chowk, initiatives like this bus service underscore the administration’s efforts to improve infrastructure and public services despite adverse conditions. The JKRTC has urged commuters to check bus timings and book tickets online via platforms like AbhiBus or the official JKRTC website for a seamless travel experience.
