Srinagar, April 19 -- Kashmir's transport sector on Saturday announced a complete valley-wide chakka jam on Monday, April 20, escalating concerns over the government's expansion of Smart City bus services into district routes.

The protest, called by the All Jammu and Kashmir Transport Welfare Association, comes amid growing resentment among private transport operators who say the extension of Smart City buses beyond Srinagar city limits is directly threatening the survival of thousands of families dependent on buses, sumos, taxis and mini-passenger vehicles.

Transport Association Kashmir President Shabir Matta told KNO that the private transport sector has been pushed into crisis due to policy decisions taken without proper consultation...