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Mumbai reveals itself slowly, one bus stop at a time
August 29, 2025 2:52 pm
The BEST buses taught me that in a city where everything is temporary and everyone is from somewhere else, there will always be a way to get from what you are to what you might become
BEST to introduce AC bus services on key routes from today to strengthen fleet
March 28, 2025 12:11 am
The addition of AC buses is part of BEST’s ongoing efforts to modernise its fleet and improve passenger comfort. BEST is gradually expanding its fleet with addition of new wet lease buses to their fleet step by step.
'Our goal is to make the service more passenger-friendly and attract commuters back': BEST General Manager
March 09, 2025 10:28 pm
While BEST remains a crucial mode of transport in Mumbai, alongside local trains, ridership has declined. Relying solely on fares, which are already subsidised, is not sustainable, says General Manager, BEST
Changing City: BEST to install air purifiers on Mumbai bus roofs to curb pollution
November 29, 2023 5:11 pm
The buses will act as a mobile filtration van which will cleanse the dust particles while it is on the move.
A hit among Mumbaikars, BEST to introduce premium AC buses on new route between Khargar and BKC
May 25, 2023 1:30 pm
The BEST will also introduce 40 new premium AC buses which will run on all the eight routes. Currently, a total of 60 buses run on the seven routes, said BEST General Manager Lokesh Chandra.
Citizens to enjoy rides in first AC double-decker bus from September: BEST
August 05, 2022 12:43 am
Officials said that the prototype bus is ready and will be delivered to the BEST soon. After conducting necessary trials, it will hit the road. The services of 900 buses will be commissioned in a phased wise manner from September, officials said.
Rains continue to lash Mumbai; citizens complain of flooded roads
July 06, 2022 12:28 pm
In the 24-hour period ending at 8 am on Wednesday, the island city (south Mumbai) received an average 107 mm rainfall, while the eastern and western suburbs recorded 172 mm and 152 mm downpour, respectively.
BEST: Flash strike by mini-bus drivers over delayed salaries
May 19, 2022 12:39 am
The BEST runs 275 minibuses in the city through private contractor MP Group. Of these, 163 did not operate on Tuesday. The strike was on till last reports came in.
BMC gives BEST Rs 264 crore to support conversion of fleet into EVs
March 27, 2022 8:12 pm
The civic body has decided to pay Rs 940 crore over five years to help BEST reduce carbon emissions by converting the entire fleet of diesel buses into EVs.
Legislative council: BMC targets Narayan Rane & Kamboj, not illegal construction in Mumbai, says Pravin Darekar
March 25, 2022 10:38 am
While the BMC has issued a notice to Pravin Darekar for alleged violation of Coastal Regulation Zone norms in his bungalow at Juhu, a team from the BMC had inspected Khushi Pride Belmondo residential building in Santacruz West, where Kamboj stays, to check for unauthorised construction.
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