Srinagar, April 21 -- A complete chakka jam was observed across the Kashmir Valley after transporters called for a strike against the proposed expansion of Smart City bus services to various districts.

The unanimous strike reflected the growing concerns among local transporters over their livelihood.

As private buses vanished from the scene, the commuters across the Kashmir Valley faced a harrowing time on Monday as protesting transporters opposed government's proposal to expand Smart City bus services in other districts.

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.

Shabir Ahmad Matta, president of ...