BEST’s ladies buses are back again, but with a twist. The transporter has announced 100 ladies special buses from 27 depots on 70 routes from November 6. Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray called them his ‘Bhau Beej’ gift to the city’s female commuters.

A press brief said that nearly 90 per cent of these buses will be electric and air-conditioned, while the rest will be brand new non-AC gas-powered vehicles.