In light of the recent BEST accident and the stampede situation at a theatre showing actor Allu Arjun’s film for which he was arrested, experts say, address systemic failures and ensure that accountability is fixed fairly
18 December,2024 08:06 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar Menon
Ganesh Gawade, DCP, Zone V, meanwhile, told mid-day that the police had received reports from the RTO and the BEST. “The reports state that there was no mechanical fault with the bus. We are investigating the matter.”
17 December,2024 07:44 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Following yet another death by a wet-lease bus driven by a contract driver, family urges better training modules for new electric buses
16 December,2024 11:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Apoorva Agashe
A 25-year-old man was killed after his two-wheeler collided with a BEST bus in Shivaji Nagar, Mumbai, on December 14. The bus driver has been arrested, and investigations are ongoing.
15 December,2024 10:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Apoorva Agashe
A tragic accident involving a BVG Group Wet Lease bus in Shivaji Nagar resulted in the death of a 25-year-old rider, who collided with the bus. Authorities are investigating the incident.
15 December,2024 09:54 AM IST | Mumbai
Kurla BEST bus crash
Curtailing of BEST services around Kurla stn after Dec 9 accident leaves Kurla commuters chasing rides, forced to shell out exorbitant fares by greedy auto drivers
14 December,2024 01:01 PM IST | Mumbai | Diwakar Sharma
Driver Sanjay More’s lawyer says they have still not been made co-accused despite it being clear they hadn’t provided adequate training to his client
14 December,2024 07:54 AM IST | Mumbai | Apoorva Agashe
As BEST undertaking officials plan to drop 12-metre buses from narrow lanes, citizens say roads must be cleared of encroachments, hawkers and illegal parking instead
14 December,2024 07:06 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
The municipal corporation stated that all the staff, including drivers, currently undergo a month-long training programme and the physical and mental fitness of the drivers are regularly assessed
13 December,2024 07:55 PM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya Iyer
Investigators tell mid-day that Sanjay More’s muscle memory of driving geared vehicles took over in panic situation, leading to him stepping on the accelerator; Company had earlier claimed he trained on e-bus for three days
13 December,2024 12:40 PM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya IyerADVERTISEMENT
