Brihanmumbai electricity-supply-and-transport

Congress unveils 9-point 'revival plan' for BEST ahead of Mumbai civic polls

Ahead of the January 15 BMC elections, Congress has unveiled its 9-point ‘Mission BEST Bachao’ plan to revive BEST buses. The manifesto promises fleet expansion, resumption of long-distance routes, improved passenger safety, end to privatisation, and better worker welfare

Updated 2 days ago

Congress has promised that fares will not be increased without a public hearing and the recommendation of an independent committee. Representational pic

One killed, three injured after BEST bus collides with truck at Aarey

The incident took place at Gate No 5 at 6.20 am. The 30-year-old truck driver died, while the bus driver and conductor sustained injuries in the incident. The truck’s tyre reportedly slipped, causing the vehicle to veer towards the bus and hit its front-right portion near the driver’s cabin

Updated 5 days ago