BEST celebrates 150 years of its service in Mumbai
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BEST celebrates 150 years of its service in Mumbai

The Hindu  

Brihanmumbai Electric Supply & Transport Undertaking transport service, which began operating horse tram services in Mumbai on May 9, 1874, completed 150 years on May 9. In honour of this milestone, BEST is hosting an exhibition at the BEST Museum, showcasing its journey from the inception of horse tram services in 1874 to the present day. The first horse trams in Mumbai operated along two routes, from Colaba to Pydhonie via Crawford Market and from Bori Bunder to Pydhonie, initiated under the Bombay Tramways Act. On March 31, 1964, the last tram journeyed through Mumbai’s streets, bidding farewell between Bori Bunder and Khodadad tram terminus, now known as Dadar T.T., amidst a large crowd gathered to bid farewell.

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

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