Kashmir transport strike hits commuters over Smart City bus expansion plan

Srinagar Commuters across the Kashmir Valley faced a harrowing time on Monday as private buses and inter-district cabs stayed off roads in protest against the government's proposal to expand Smart City bus services in other districts.

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The All Jammu and Kashmir Transporters' Welfare Association on Saturday called for a Valley-wide 'chakka jam' (road blockade) over fears that the move may threaten their livelihoods. Officials said several buses, mini-buses and inter-district cabs did not ply across the Valley. Auto-rickshaws and government buses operated as normal.