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IN PHOTOS: Group of Mumbai citizens protest against BEST fare hike, other issues

Updated On: 10 December, 2025 09:14 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

On Human Rights Day, a group of citizens gathered at the CSMT BEST bus stop on Wednesday and staged a protest. Pics/Atul Kamble

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On Human Rights Day, a group of citizens gathered at the CSMT BEST bus stop on Wednesday and staged a protest. Pics/Atul Kamble

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On Human Rights Day, a group of citizens gathered at the CSMT BEST bus stop on Wednesday and staged a protest. Pics/Atul Kamble
<p>The protesters also raised concerns about the privatisation of BEST buses</p>

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The protesters also raised concerns about the privatisation of BEST buses

<p>The fare in Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) buses were doubled in May this year</p>

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The fare in Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) buses were doubled in May this year

<p>The decision was taken to mitigate the financial strain on the city's bus operating body</p>

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The decision was taken to mitigate the financial strain on the city's bus operating body

<p>The group gathered peacefully at CSMT station, holding placards and shouting slogans to draw attention to their demands</p>

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The group gathered peacefully at CSMT station, holding placards and shouting slogans to draw attention to their demands

<p>They said that public transport is a basic right for the common people of Mumbai and should remain affordable</p>

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They said that public transport is a basic right for the common people of Mumbai and should remain affordable

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