Kashmir commuters suffer as transporters protest Smart City bus expansion
The Hindu·1h ago·Anger
What Happened
Private buses and inter-district cabs remained off roads across Kashmir Valley on Monday as transporters protested the government's Smart City bus service expansion plans. The All Jammu and Kashmir Transporters' Welfare Association called the strike, citing livelihood concerns from increased competition in other districts.
Key Entities
Kashmir ValleySmart City bus servicesAll Jammu and Kashmir Transporters' Welfare AssociationPrivate transportersApril 20, 2026