BEST to run extra buses for Mahashivratri devotees across Mumbai

To facilitate smooth travel for devotees visiting various pilgrimage sites in Mumbai on the occasion of Mahashivratri the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply amp Transport BEST Undertaking has announced the deployment of additional bus servicesThese special services will cater to pilgrims commuting to significant religious locations across the cityOne of the primary routes to benefit from this initiative is the service to Kanheri Caves a prominent site that witnesses a large influx of devotees on MahashivratriTo accommodate the anticipated surge in passengers BEST will deploy extra buses on Route No 188 from early morning The services will commence at 430 AM and will continue at regular intervals until late eveningAdditionally special bus services will be arranged for pilgrims visiting Sanjay Gandhi National Park another popular spiritual destination during MahashivratriThese buses will be available from 1130 AM ensuring seamless transportation for devotees travelling to and from the parkTo further assist passengers BEST has set up temporary ticket counters at Borivali Railway Station East where devotees can conveniently purchase bus ticketsMoreover to streamline pilgrim movement key stopovers along the pilgrimage routesmdashincluding Sanjay Gandhi National Park Entrance Petrol Pump near Borivali Railway Station East and Kanheri Cavesmdashwill have designated bus stops for easy accessRecognising the large number of devotees gathering at Babula Tanks Shiv Temple additional bus services will be available to this location as wellBuses on Routes 70 07 66 17 66 103 will operate at increased frequencies ensuring hasslefree commutes for worshippers throughout the dayThe BEST Undertaking urges citizens to take advantage of these additional bus services and wishes all devotees a smooth and comfortable travel experience on MahashivratriBEST to run additional buses and heritage tours for New Yearrsquos Eve in MumbaiIn preparation for theNew Year 2025celebrations in Mumbai the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport BEST Undertaking has announced special measures to accommodate the increased number of passengers visiting popular seaside spots in the cityIn an official statement the BEST said that on the night of December 31 2024 additional bus services will be deployed to key locations such as Gateway of India Juhu Chowpatty Gorai Beach Marve Beach and other popular seafront destinationsA total of 25 extra buses will operate on various routes to ensure the smooth flow of passengers throughout the night Depending on demand more buses will be made available it saidTo assist passengers traffic officials and bus supervisors will be stationed at Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Chowk Juhu Chowpatty Gorai Beach Churchgate East and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus CSMT The supervisors will help manage the crowds and guide travelers to their destinations efficientlyMeanwhile to provide a unique way to explore the heritage sites of South Mumbai BEST will be running Heritage Tours in airconditioned doubledecker electric buses The tour will cover some of the cityrsquos most famous historical landmarks including Gateway of India Ministry Building NCPA Nariman Point Wilson College Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and moreThe buses will operate from 10 am to 3 am with departures every 45 minutes theBESTsaidTickets for the Heritage Tour are priced at Rs 150 for the upper deck and Rs 75 for the lower deck Visitors are encouraged to make the most of these special services and explore Mumbairsquos vibrant heritage on the eve of the New Year it saidBus Schedule amp Routes for December 31 2024Route A21Start Point Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Chowk MuseumEnd Point Deonar DepotDeparture Times 10 PM 1030 PM 11 PM 1130 PM and 12 AMRoute C86Start Point Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Chowk MuseumEnd Point Bandra West Bus StationDeparture Times 1030 PM 11 PM 1130 PM and 12 AMRoute A116Start Point Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Chowk MuseumEnd Point Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj TerminusDeparture Times 1030 PM 11 PM 1130 PM 12 AMRoute A112Start Point Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Chowk MuseumEnd Point Ahilyabai Holkar Chowk ChurchgateDeparture Times 1045 PM 1115 PM 1145 PM and 1215 AMOther routes include buses to Juhu Beach Gorai Beach and Marve Beach from locations such as Andheri West Borevli West and Malad WestRoute 203Start Point Andheri WestEnd Point Juhu BeachDeparture Times 1015 PM 1045 PM 1115 PM 1145 PMRoute 231Start Point Santacruz WestEnd Point Juhu Bus StationDeparture Times 1020 PM 1045 PM 1100 PM and 1130 PMRoute A247 amp A294Start Point Borivali WestEnd Point Gorai BeachDeparture Times 1000 PM 1030 PM 1100 PM 1130 PMRoute 272Start Point Malad WestEnd Point Marve BeachDeparture Times 1015 PM 1045 PM 1115 PM 1145 PMThe BEST has urged the passengers to take advantage of the New Year Eve special services