The service was inaugurated on 21 June 2006, serving as an important confidence-building measure between India and Pakistan.
Initially launched as a fortnightly service, in August 2008, buses began to operate weekly.
[1][2][3] The bus service has experienced interruptions due to conflicts and tensions along the LoC.
[6] The bus service has acted as a bridge, reconnecting countless Kashmiris separated by the Line of Control (LoC).
This service has also played a pivotal role in enhancing diplomatic ties between India and Pakistan.