Transporters across Kashmir have called for a valley-wide “chakka jam” to protest the expansion of Smart City bus services into districts, warning of a complete halt of public transport. April 20, 2026. | Photo Credit: Imran Nissar Commuters across the Kashmir Valley faced a harrowing time on Monday (April 20, 2026) as private buses and inter-district cabs remained off the roads in protest against the government’s proposal to expand Smart City bus services in other districts. The All Jammu and Kashmir Transporters’ Welfare Association on Saturday (April 19) called for a Valley-wide ‘chakka jam’ (road blockade) over fears that the move may threaten their livelihoods. Published – April 20, 2026 03:31 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Reading between the lines in CBSE results Life after defaulting on your education loan