BEST to launch new AC bus route A-84 via Mumbai’s Coastal Road from Sunday

The buses on this route will cover key locations including Ahilyabai Holkar Chowk (Churchgate station), Worli Sea Face, the mayor’s residence near Shivaji Park, Mahim, Andheri Station (West), Vile Parle, Oshiwara Bridge, Babasaheb Worlikar Chowk, Worli Depot and Santacruz Depot before terminating at Oshiwara Depot.

The first bus from Oshiwara will depart at 7.15 am, while the first service from Dr Shyamaprasad Mukherjee Chowk will leave at 8.50 am. The last bus from Oshiwara is scheduled at 5.20 pm, and the final service from the Museum will end at 7.15 pm. Services will be available at intervals of approximately 40 to 45 minutes, officials said.

The fare for the new route has been fixed at a minimum of Rs 12 and a maximum of Rs 25, making it one of the more affordable AC transport options available to commuters in the city. The service will operate throughout the week.

“BEST has been working to increase the number of airconditioned buses available to residents. With this new route, we hope commuters will benefit from a convenient and comfortable coastal connection,” said Sucheta Utale, Public Relations Officer, BEST.

The undertaking has appealed to passengers to avail of the new service and make use of the expanded transport options on the city’s road network.

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