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Electric bus supply to Mumbai’s BEST falls behind: Just 536 delivered over three years
Electric bus supply to Mumbai’s BEST falls behind: Just 536 delivered over three years
Published on Apr 27, 2025 09:27 PM IST
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May 31 deadline for utilities too
In South Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport Undertaking (BEST) is replacing its electricity cable network laid more than 80 years ago. This is being executed under the central government’s revamped distribution sector scheme and will two to three years to complete
Published on Mar 06, 2025 08:50 AM IST
BEST wet lease staffers go on strike over unpaid salaries
Mumbai's BEST faced strikes and safety incidents this week, with drivers demanding unpaid salaries and better pay, highlighting ongoing operational challenges.
Updated on Jan 18, 2025 08:56 AM IST
Another batch of wet lease bus drivers stage flash strike over delayed salaries
The strike disrupted operations of at least 30 buses, delaying services to South Mumbai by up to 30 minutes. Services resumed by 2pm.
Published on Jan 17, 2025 04:26 PM IST
Halt privatisation of BEST services: Workers’ union to BMC
BEST Kamgar Sena demands BMC halt bus service privatization after a fatal accident, urging investment in a self-owned fleet for better safety and training.
Updated on Dec 17, 2024 07:48 AM IST
Fresh problem for BEST as wet lease operator’s drivers stop work
The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking is embroiled in a fresh problem after drivers of wet lease operator, Switch Mobility Ltd, unhappy over their salaries, have stopped working. In the last four days, BEST officials said, around 60 odd drivers did not report to work
Updated on Dec 15, 2024 05:06 AM IST
Mumbai: 10 of 12 fatal accidents of BEST's wet-leased e-buses in 2024-25 involve Olectra
Mumbai: 10 of 12 fatal accidents of BEST's wet-leased e-buses in 2024-25 involve Olectra
Updated on Dec 12, 2024 07:56 PM IST
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How Mumbai lawyer saved BEST bus driver's life from mob: ‘No regrets’
Mumbai BEST bus accident updates: Siddique Ashif Hussain acted swiftly and intervened to save the life of driver Sanjay More.
Updated on Dec 11, 2024 01:59 PM IST
Did Mumbai BEST driver use bus as ‘weapon’? Cops seek court nod for deeper probe
The Mumbai Police told a magistrate's court it needed to investigate driver Sanjay More's intention in committing the crime and if there was any conspiracy.
Updated on Dec 11, 2024 01:00 PM IST
Kurla bus crash: Political parties trade charges over mishap
BJP is blaming Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray for the BEST’s decision to wet-lease buses, while the Sena (UBT) is blaming the Mahayuti government
Updated on Dec 11, 2024 09:20 AM IST
Mumbai accident: What BEST bus driver Sanjay More told police about Kurla crash
BEST bus driver Sanjay More disclosed that he was uncomfortable with the automatic transmission of the electric bus, which he had been assigned on December 1.
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 04:33 PM IST
Mumbai accident: Death toll rises to seven, 42 injured in Kurla BEST bus crash
Mumbai BEST bus accident updates: The accident took place on Monday night when a bus rammed into pedestrians and vehicles in Kurla West, Mumbai Police said.
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 03:21 PM IST
Mumbai transport: BEST aims for 8,000 buses, seeks grant of 2,812 crore
BEST plans to operate 8,000 buses by March 2026, seeking ₹2,812 crore from BMC amid a projected loss of ₹2,086.34 crore for FY2025-26
Updated on Nov 30, 2024 08:50 AM IST
Wet-lease contract with Hansa ends, BEST to operate 100 buses for affected passengers
BEST plans to support 3-5 lakh daily passengers after withdrawing 280 wet-lease buses, using 100 buses on 35 routes amid contract termination efforts.
Updated on Oct 24, 2024 07:42 AM IST
Power struggle: BEST to share supply for BDD Chawls revamp
Mumbai's BEST may share power supply for the ₹16,000-crore BDD Chawls project with Tata Power, marking a shift in electricity distribution.
Updated on Oct 20, 2024 07:28 AM IST
Mumbai transport: BEST-Hansa Group impasse continues, commuters suffer
The deadlock between BEST and Hansa Group persists, with Hansa demanding ₹90 crore and threatening to withdraw 280 buses by Diwali amid operational issues
Updated on Oct 17, 2024 09:22 AM IST
280 wet-lease buses go off road, last-mile connectivity in western suburbs hit
Mumbai's new feeder bus service for Metro-3 near Airport faces disruption as 280 wet lease buses are withdrawn, reducing fleet to 2,873.
Updated on Oct 14, 2024 09:37 AM IST
Just three days into October, BEST already dealing with power cuts in SoBo
Mumbai's BEST faces 2-4 hour power cuts due to old cables and rising demand. A five-year, ₹6,000 crore upgrade plan is in the works to improve supply
Updated on Oct 04, 2024 09:39 AM IST
Metro and BEST buses to run late night during Ganeshotsav
Ahead of Ganeshotsav, two public transport giants - Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd (MMMOCL) and Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) - have announced extension of their services beyond normal hours to cater to late night and early morning devotees
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 06:44 AM IST
Citizens, unions to come together to save BEST on 77th anniversary
BEST, Mumbai's transport undertaking, faces challenges as unions and citizens plan activities to revive the struggling organization amid dwindling bus fleet and financial losses.
Updated on Aug 07, 2024 08:38 AM IST
BEST unions seek Mumbaikars’ help in reviving dwindling fleet
Their demand is to improve the BEST-owned bus fleet rather than being dependent on wet-lease buses; by March 2025, there will be only 761 owned buses
Updated on Jul 16, 2024 09:16 AM IST
BMC rebuffs BEST’s plea for ₹1,400 cr aid
Cash-strapped BEST seeking ₹1,400 crore aid from BMC. Talks of possible bus fare hike to generate revenue. BMC asks for revenue options, sparking discussions.
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 06:38 AM IST
Power outages plague older, congested parts of South Mumbai
In less than a week, the Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) has received over 350 complaints of power cuts from its consumers
Updated on Jun 15, 2024 08:49 AM IST
BEST drivers threaten to strike again over unmet demands
BEST wet lease drivers threaten to strike post-elections due to unmet promises by CM & operators, demanding salary hike & benefits.
Updated on May 09, 2024 09:23 AM IST
BEST issues notice to Olectra Greentech for e-bus delivery delay
BEST had placed an order for 2,100 buses from Olectra, which the company was to deliver within 18-24 months, but the public body has received less than 10%
Updated on May 01, 2024 09:13 AM IST
After power cuts, BEST to replace electricity cable network in SoBo
Since the start of this week, BEST has been riddled with frequent power failures, and to solve this problem, BEST has chalked out a five-year plan that will require a massive ₹6,000 crore investment for upgrading the eight-decade-old power supply network
Updated on Apr 04, 2024 08:32 AM IST
BEST to pay ₹6.4 lakh to accident victim’s family after 14 years
BEST directed to pay ₹6.4 lakh compensation to dumper driver after fatal accident in 2009. Tribunal deducted 40% due to contributory negligence.
Updated on Mar 31, 2024 07:22 AM IST
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BEST bus to ply on MTHL from today
BEST to run its first bus route on Mumbai Trans Harbour Link starting March 14. Premium A/C bus route S-145 connecting south Mumbai to Navi Mumbai fixed at ₹50-225.
Updated on Mar 14, 2024 08:18 AM IST
After 20 days, headless BEST gets a new chief
Anil Diggikar appointed as new general manager of Mumbai's BEST after 20 days, facing challenges of bus delays, staff crunch, and operational issues.
Updated on Mar 14, 2024 07:58 AM IST
Headless BEST faces a slew of problems
The lack of a full-time GM is reportedly affecting both working and quick decision-making. BEST officials said that files had to be taken to the civic headquarters for approval, while the supply of new buses from manufacturers had slowed down
Updated on Mar 13, 2024 07:18 AM IST
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