Updated On: 05 December, 2020 07:54 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B Aklekar
With one charging station at Backbay depot, one at Dharavi depot and some private ones, sources say the BEST buses may be limited to particular routes

Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray at the launch of the buses on Friday
Powerless? Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday flagged off 26 more electric buses with much fanfare, taking the total number of buses to 72 in the fleet. However, sources said with only two BEST depots having charging points and a few private ones in use, the fleet may end up being handicapped, hampering overall operations and limiting routes. BEST officials refuted the allegations.

The electric bus fleet includes midi and traditional-sized buses