Mumbai civic transport body to run 25 extra buses to cater to Diwali rush
2 years, 2 months ago

Mumbai civic transport body to run 25 extra buses to cater to Diwali rush

India Today  

To cater to the Diwali rush, BrihanMumbai Electric Supply and Transport, has decided to run 25 extra buses from October 22 till October 26. Therefore, for the convenience of people out for Diwali shopping on Sundays or holidays, BEST will run 25 extra buses, making it easier for them to travel. BEST TO RUN EXTRA BUSES In view of the Diwali rush in Mumbai, BEST has decided to run 25 extra bus services across the city for the convenience of commuters. Open double decker heritage tour buses will also be run for the people from 7 am on Diwali.

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Mumbai transport: BEST to add 1,300 e-buses to its fleet
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Mumbai transport: BEST to add 1,300 e-buses to its fleet

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport Undertaking received a boost on Monday, as in the first day of the winter session of the state legislature in Nagpur, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that 1,300 electric buses will be added to its fleet soon. Meanwhile, before Fadnavis’s announcement, BEST had placed orders for 2,300 buses, which include 2100 AC single-decker …

5 things Mumbai needs on priority from new Mahayuti govt led by Devendra Fadnavis
1 month ago

5 things Mumbai needs on priority from new Mahayuti govt led by Devendra Fadnavis

Hindustan Times  

With a population of approximately 21 million people, and ranked third among the world’s cities by number of billionaires, Mumbai is plagued by multiple challenges. Mumbai skyline Mumbai needs corporators The country’s richest civic body and its life force – the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation -- has been operating without corporators for the past three years. The 125-km line encompasses the …

Indian Railways Stepping Up Capacity for Festive Rush
2 months ago

Indian Railways Stepping Up Capacity for Festive Rush

India Today  

Indian Railways is increasing festival special trains by 65 per cent from last year to ease crowding and allow more people to travel home and back for festivals. The railways have scheduled 7,296 special trains from October 1 to November 30, with 12 million unreserved non-suburban passengers being moved on November 4, double the numbers around Diwali. The train rush …

Mumbai’s iconic double-decker buses retire after eight decades of service
1 year, 3 months ago

Mumbai’s iconic double-decker buses retire after eight decades of service

The Hindu  

“Chala sagle jana juna style wala ticket ghya. After 86 years of serving various routes across Mumbai, these non-air-conditioned double-decker buses bid adieu to daily commuters and tourists on Friday night as the BEST authorities decided to phase out the buses as part of ‘modernisation’ and operational cost. Last stop aahe Andheri depot..” Officials of the BEST said that Mumbai …

Why Mumbai is saying goodbye to its famous double-decker buses
1 year, 3 months ago

Why Mumbai is saying goodbye to its famous double-decker buses

Firstpost  

The iconic red diesel-run double-decker buses will have their last run on Mumbai’s roads on 15 September. BEST stopped inducting new double-decker buses after 2008, as per news agency PTI. BEST is known for its double-decker buses, however, with an increase in fuel price, running the diesel-run buses has been a costly business,” BEST general manager Lokesh Chandra told Indian …

BEST GM hears out commuters’ plaints on new routes, conductor-less buses, wet-lease buses
1 year, 4 months ago

BEST GM hears out commuters’ plaints on new routes, conductor-less buses, wet-lease buses

Hindustan Times  

IT professional Nazim Ansari has been seeking a two-km extension to the route of Bus Number 494 since 2018 to save on travel expenses. Mumbai - 21st may 2013 - 81 best bus at Flora fountain, Photo by Prodip Guha These grievances and others were discussed in a meeting between passengers, passenger association Aapli BEST Aaplyachsathi and BEST’s general manager …

BEST to rollout 8 new AC double decker buses soon, to take total on road to 12
1 year, 7 months ago

BEST to rollout 8 new AC double decker buses soon, to take total on road to 12

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Soon there will be 12 air-conditioned double decker buses running on Mumbai roads giving a boost to the city’s sustainable public transport system. The Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport has received eight new AC double decker buses over the last seven to 10 days, the recent one being on May 29. On Monday, two more AC double decker buses …

BEST adds 40 Premium buses to its fleet, takes total to 100
1 year, 7 months ago

BEST adds 40 Premium buses to its fleet, takes total to 100

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: In an effort towards making commuting comfortable for Mumbaikars, the Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport has added 40 Premium buses to its fleet on Thursday. BEST adds 40 Premium buses to its fleet, takes total to 100 These buses will also run on the Kharghar-Bandra Kurla Complex route. As of now, BEST Premium buses ply on 11 different routes …

Mumbaikars gear up to ride on India's first double-decker AC electric bus
1 year, 10 months ago

Mumbaikars gear up to ride on India's first double-decker AC electric bus

India Today  

The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply & Transport, also known as 'BEST', inducted India’s first air-conditioned double decker bus into its fleet on Monday. By the end of March, Mumbai is likely to have 20 air-conditioned electric double-decker buses plying on city roads. With an attempt to make public transport in Mumbai at par with global standards, these electric double-decker AC buses …

India’s first AC double decker electric bus inducted in Mumbai
1 year, 10 months ago

India’s first AC double decker electric bus inducted in Mumbai

Live Mint  

India's first air-conditioned double-decker electric bus was inducted into the fleet of Mumbai's BEST transport body on Monday. Besides, Mumbai's BEST transport body is scheduled to receive 4-5 more double-decker air-conditioned e-buses in the next 8-10 days and a total of 20 such buses before March-end, the official said. Key features of Mumbai's AC double-decker electric bus: The new e-bus …

Mumbai: BEST to Operate with Additional Buses on Sundays and Holidays During Diwali
2 years, 2 months ago

Mumbai: BEST to Operate with Additional Buses on Sundays and Holidays During Diwali

News 18  

The Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport is going to make Diwali shopping easier. According to Times of India, the BEST spokesperson Manoj Varade mentioned that usually there are lesser bus fleets on holidays and Sundays. “We will be operating 326 additional buses – which will be 10 percent more than our regular fleet during holidays,” he said. BEST spokesperson, Varade …

Electric Double-decker Bus Spotted in Mumbai Ahead of Launch
2 years, 4 months ago

Electric Double-decker Bus Spotted in Mumbai Ahead of Launch

News 18  

Two new electric buses, including the first air-conditioned double-decker bus in the country, will join the fleet of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport undertaking here on Thursday, officials said on Wednesday. A single-decker electric bus for app-based premium bus service and a double-decker air-conditioned bus will be launched at a function to be held at NCPA in south Mumbai. …

BEST services increase Ho-Ho buses for tourists to make 'Mumbai Darshan' more fun
2 years, 5 months ago

BEST services increase Ho-Ho buses for tourists to make 'Mumbai Darshan' more fun

India TV News  

Highlights BEST on Sunday announced that it will be increasing the hop-on-hop-off buses in Mumbai. Mumbai BEST buses: The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport on Sunday announced that it will be increasing the hop-on-hop-off buses for tourists in order to make 'Mumbai Darshan' more fun and give a boost to tourist footfall in the city. It'll make 'Mumbai Darshan' more …

Mumbai: First electric double-decker bus likely to be in public service from September
2 years, 5 months ago

Mumbai: First electric double-decker bus likely to be in public service from September

Firstpost  

The civic-run BEST has awarded a contract to a private company for the supply of 900 electric buses in phases, with 50 percent of these to be delivered by March 2023 Mumbai: Mumbai’s first electric double-decker bus is expected to be made available to the general public from September, Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking officials said on Thursday. The …

Coming soon, an app-based bus service in Delhi
2 years, 5 months ago

Coming soon, an app-based bus service in Delhi

The Hindu  

In a move aimed at encouraging commuters to switch from personal vehicles to public transport, the Delhi government is planning to introduce a premium bus service in the National Capital Region. ‘More comfortable’ “We aim to encourage all citizens who make intracity trips every day to instead opt for a cleaner, more comfortable and equally efficient mode of public transport …

Soon, 20 more digital buses on Mumbai roads
2 years, 7 months ago

Soon, 20 more digital buses on Mumbai roads

India Today  

BrihanMumbai Electric Supply and Transport has decided to introduce 20 more digital buses this month on a few more routes in the city. The digital bus services attracted a tremendous response from Mumbaikars, with the BEST CHALO mobile app clocking more than 10 lakh downloads in just three months from the launch. BEST also launched 'Pudhe Chala' campaign to promote …

Mumbai civic transport body places order for 2,100 electric buses
2 years, 7 months ago

Mumbai civic transport body places order for 2,100 electric buses

India Today  

Mumbai's public transport will soon see a big boost with the addition of electric buses to its fleet. Olectra Greentech Limited has bagged the largest tender for electric buses worth Rs 3,675 crore from the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport. Olectra Greentech will supply 2,100 electric buses for the BEST fleet. The EVEY shall procure these 2,100 electric buses either …

Mumbai: BEST plans 25 news routes to boost connectivity to Metro stations
2 years, 10 months ago

Mumbai: BEST plans 25 news routes to boost connectivity to Metro stations

Live Mint  

To provide last-mile connectivity to Metro commuters, the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport has said it'll introduce 25 new bus services in Dahisar and DN Nagar Metro 2-A line area this year. To reduce traffic congestion on roads and provide easier access to people taking Metro services, BEST also plans to relocate some bus stands and stops between Dahisar and …

Delhi government to add 100 new electric buses in March
2 years, 10 months ago

Delhi government to add 100 new electric buses in March

India Today  

In a bid to improve the air quality of the national capital and reduce pollution, the Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government will be adding 100 new electric buses in March. As per the report by Hindustan Times, 200 more e-buses will be added by mid-May, which will take up the electric bus fleet to 300. A senior official revealed that around …

Iconic Double Decker Bus Goes Electric, Mumbai to Get 900 Buses from BEST
2 years, 11 months ago

Iconic Double Decker Bus Goes Electric, Mumbai to Get 900 Buses from BEST

News 18  

There are plenty of iconic monuments, structures and even vehicles that set Mumbai apart from any other city in the country, and indeed, the world. Thackeray in one of his tweets also said, “As we increase our BEST fleet, ultimately to 10,000 electric/clean alternate fuel buses, our aim is to have maximum double-decker buses, as this increases our capacity." He …

Mumbai: Unlimited BEST bus rides on monthly pass from today
3 years ago

Mumbai: Unlimited BEST bus rides on monthly pass from today

India Today  

The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport has introduced monthly passes for unlimited rides for the people living in Mumbai. The BEST has introduced monthly passes, special student passes and a unique colour coding for indicating occupancy on buses on its mobile app named Chalo. While the monthly pass for the unlimited rides can be availed on the app or smartcard …

Mumbai Unlock: BEST buses to resume local bus service from today
3 years, 7 months ago

Mumbai Unlock: BEST buses to resume local bus service from today

India TV News  

The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport on Sunday informed that the local bus service will resume in Mumbai from Monday onwards. "The restaurants to operate at 50 per cent capacity for dining till 4 pm on weekdays," as per the new guidelines issued by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, earlier on Sunday, said that that the …

Mumbai's BEST gets 10 more eBuses for commuters
5 years, 4 months ago

Mumbai's BEST gets 10 more eBuses for commuters

India TV News  

The BEST - Mumbai's public bus services - on Monday further reduced its carbon footprints by inducting 10 swank electric buses for the city commuters, a top official said. Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray and Mumbai Mayor Vishwanath Mahadeshwar received the keys of the 10 electric buses from Swaroop at a function here this afternoon. On an average, running the …

Mumbai’s BEST bus fares likely to get cheaper from July 8
5 years, 6 months ago

Mumbai’s BEST bus fares likely to get cheaper from July 8

Hindustan Times  

The proposed Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport bus fares are likely to be implemented by Monday. With the proposed fares below the prescribed limit in the state’s government resolution on public transport, the government will have to amend the GR, which will take two-three days. However, an MMRTA member said as the BEST’s proposal is much below the fare bands …

Mumbai BEST bus strike: On 3rd day, not a single bus on roads
6 years ago

Mumbai BEST bus strike: On 3rd day, not a single bus on roads

Live Mint  

Mumbai: There seems to be no end to woes of lakhs of commuters in Mumbai as an indefinite strike by employees of the city’s civic transport undertaking continued for the third day Thursday. Nearly 32,000 BEST employees are on an indefinite strike since Tuesday over various demands, including higher salaries and merger of the budget of the loss-making undertaking with …

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