ibn sultan
Srinagar, Apr 18: Transporters across the Kashmir Division have announced a complete chakka jam (transport shutdown) on Monday in protest against the proposed expansion of Smart City bus services to various districts, raising serious concerns over its impact on the local transport sector.
Transporters’ representative said the decision could jeopardize the livelihood of thousands of families dependent on private transport services.
He added that private operators are already facing multiple challenges, and the extension of Smart City bus services to district routes has further deepened uncertainty within the sector.
The transport body urged the administration to review the decision and initiate consultations with all stakeholders to reach a mutually acceptable solution.
Announcing their protest plan, transporters said they will observe a complete shutdown of services across the Valley on Monday. They also appealed to the public for cooperation and urged authorities to intervene promptly to avoid inconvenience to commuters.
