Mumbai’s future could look drastically different under Aaditya Thackeray’s proposed vision, as he aims to address a wide array of issues, from transportation and healthcare to open spaces and the environment. In his recent interview, Thackeray shared his aspirations for transforming Mumbai into a city that genuinely caters to its residents' needs, especially in an era when rapid urban development has often outpaced infrastructure planning.

A centrepiece of his vision involves a revamped Brihanmumbai Electric Supply & Transport (BEST) service. As the economic lifeline of Mumbai, the BEST bus system is a crucial transport network, moving 33-35 lakh passengers daily. Thackeray plans to increase the fleet to 10,000 electric buses by 2027, prioritising affordable fares to maintain accessibility. He laments that under the current government, bus numbers have dropped due to alleged mismanagement, highlighting his view that BEST should be the cornerstone of Mumbai’s public transportation network.