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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

May 31 deadline for utilities too

May 31 deadline for utilities too
Published on Mar 06, 2025 08:50 AM IST

BEST wet lease staffers go on strike over unpaid salaries

BEST wet lease staffers go on strike over unpaid salaries
Updated on Jan 18, 2025 08:56 AM IST

Another batch of wet lease bus drivers stage flash strike over delayed salaries

Drivers employed by Olectra, a wet lease operator for the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking, launched a flash strike early Friday morning. Representative Image
Published on Jan 17, 2025 04:26 PM IST

Halt privatisation of BEST services: Workers’ union to BMC

Halt privatisation of BEST services: Workers’ union to BMC
Updated on Dec 17, 2024 07:48 AM IST

Fresh problem for BEST as wet lease operator’s drivers stop work

Fresh problem for BEST as wet lease operator’s drivers stop 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

How Mumbai lawyer saved BEST bus driver's life from mob: ‘No regrets’

Seven people died, 42 were injured after a BEST bus rammed into pedestrians and several vehicles in Kurla area of Mumbai. (Raju Shinde/HT Photo)
Updated on Dec 11, 2024 01:59 PM IST

Did Mumbai BEST driver use bus as ‘weapon’? Cops seek court nod for deeper probe

Kurla bus accident accused driver Sanjay More being produced in a court in Mumbai on Tuesday.
Updated on Dec 11, 2024 01:00 PM IST

Kurla bus crash: Political parties trade charges over mishap

Mumbai: People gather near the wreckage of vehicles after a Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking's bus rammed into pedestrians as well as vehicles on a road at Kurla, in Mumbai.
Updated on Dec 11, 2024 09:20 AM IST

Mumbai accident: What BEST bus driver Sanjay More told police about Kurla crash

Wreckage of a car after a speeding Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport Undertaking (BEST) bus collided with several vehicles on a road at Kurla in Mumbai on Monday night.
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 04:33 PM IST

Mumbai accident: Death toll rises to seven, 42 injured in Kurla BEST bus crash

Security personnel near the damaged Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking's bus after it rammed into pedestrians as well as vehicles on a road at Kurla, in Mumbai, Monday.
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 03:21 PM IST

Mumbai transport: BEST aims for 8,000 buses, seeks grant of 2,812 crore

The Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport undertaking aims to operate a fleet of 8,000 buses by the end of March 2026.
Updated on Nov 30, 2024 08:50 AM IST

Wet-lease contract with Hansa ends, BEST to operate 100 buses for affected passengers

Wet-lease contract with Hansa ends, BEST to operate 100 buses for affected passengers
Updated on Oct 24, 2024 07:42 AM IST

Power struggle: BEST to share supply for BDD Chawls revamp

Power struggle: BEST to share supply for BDD Chawls revamp
Updated on Oct 20, 2024 07:28 AM IST

Mumbai transport: BEST-Hansa Group impasse continues, commuters suffer

The deadlock between the BEST undertaking and its wet-lease operator, Hansa Group of Companies, continues.
Updated on Oct 17, 2024 09:22 AM IST

280 wet-lease buses go off road, last-mile connectivity in western suburbs hit

At least 280 buses operating on wet lease in the western suburbs, went off road on Sunday which will also affect this new feeder service from Tuesday. Representational Image
Updated on Oct 14, 2024 09:37 AM IST

Just three days into October, BEST already dealing with power cuts in SoBo

For the last three days, areas in south Mumbai have been facing two-to-four-hour power cuts due to heavy load. Representational Image
Updated on Oct 04, 2024 09:39 AM IST

Metro and BEST buses to run late night during Ganeshotsav

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Updated on Sep 06, 2024 06:44 AM IST

Citizens, unions to come together to save BEST on 77th anniversary

There is also a planned citizen movement, the BEST Bachao Andolan, which is yet to take off (Kunal Patil/HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 07, 2024 08:38 AM IST

BEST unions seek Mumbaikars’ help in reviving dwindling fleet

Mumbai, India - August 08, 2022: Visitors takes a look at the miniature BEST bus during the 75th anniversary of BEST Bus at Ravindra Natya Mandir, Prabhadevi, in Mumbai, India, on Monday, August 08, 2022. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times) (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jul 16, 2024 09:16 AM IST

BMC rebuffs BEST’s plea for 1,400 cr aid

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Updated on Jun 24, 2024 06:38 AM IST

Power outages plague older, congested parts of South Mumbai

Aslam Malkani carrying bottled water as constant electricity failure has made accessing the water purifier very difficult. (Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times)
Updated on Jun 15, 2024 08:49 AM IST

BEST drivers threaten to strike again over unmet demands

The contractual drivers working for the Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) have threatened to strike again after the elections
Updated on May 09, 2024 09:23 AM IST

BEST issues notice to Olectra Greentech for e-bus delivery delay

Mumbai, India - September 9, 2019: New AC electric bus and new BEST mobile app was launch at Colaba Best Depot in Mumbai, India, on Monday, September 9, 2019. (Photo by Kunal Patil/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
Updated on May 01, 2024 09:13 AM IST

After power cuts, BEST to replace electricity cable network in SoBo

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. (REUTERS)
Updated on Apr 04, 2024 08:32 AM IST

BEST bus to ply on MTHL from today

The BEST authorities decided on Wednesday to run the premium air-conditioned bus route number S-145 (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Mar 14, 2024 08:18 AM IST

After 20 days, headless BEST gets a new chief

After 20 days, headless BEST gets a new chief
Updated on Mar 14, 2024 07:58 AM IST

Headless BEST faces a slew of problems

Mumbai, India - June 7, 2020: BEST buses are ready at wadala depot for routine regular travels from tomorrow onwards for the passenger's in Mumbai, after long time due to the coronavirus pandemic in Mumbai, in Mumbai, India, on Sunday, 0June 7,, 2020. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/ HT) (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Mar 13, 2024 07:18 AM IST