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Just three days into October, BEST already dealing with power cuts in SoBo
Mumbai's BEST faces 2-4 hour power cuts due to old cables and rising demand. A five-year, ₹6,000 crore upgrade plan is in the works to improve supply
Updated on Oct 04, 2024 09:39 AM IST
Metro and BEST buses to run late night during Ganeshotsav
Ahead of Ganeshotsav, two public transport giants - Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd (MMMOCL) and Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) - have announced extension of their services beyond normal hours to cater to late night and early morning devotees
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 06:44 AM IST
Citizens, unions to come together to save BEST on 77th anniversary
BEST, Mumbai's transport undertaking, faces challenges as unions and citizens plan activities to revive the struggling organization amid dwindling bus fleet and financial losses.
Updated on Aug 07, 2024 08:38 AM IST
BEST unions seek Mumbaikars’ help in reviving dwindling fleet
Their demand is to improve the BEST-owned bus fleet rather than being dependent on wet-lease buses; by March 2025, there will be only 761 owned buses
Updated on Jul 16, 2024 09:16 AM IST
BMC rebuffs BEST’s plea for ₹1,400 cr aid
Cash-strapped BEST seeking ₹1,400 crore aid from BMC. Talks of possible bus fare hike to generate revenue. BMC asks for revenue options, sparking discussions.
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 06:38 AM IST
Power outages plague older, congested parts of South Mumbai
In less than a week, the Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) has received over 350 complaints of power cuts from its consumers
Updated on Jun 15, 2024 08:49 AM IST
BEST drivers threaten to strike again over unmet demands
BEST wet lease drivers threaten to strike post-elections due to unmet promises by CM & operators, demanding salary hike & benefits.
Updated on May 09, 2024 09:23 AM IST
BEST issues notice to Olectra Greentech for e-bus delivery delay
BEST had placed an order for 2,100 buses from Olectra, which the company was to deliver within 18-24 months, but the public body has received less than 10%
Updated on May 01, 2024 09:13 AM IST
After power cuts, BEST to replace electricity cable network in SoBo
Since the start of this week, BEST has been riddled with frequent power failures, and to solve this problem, BEST has chalked out a five-year plan that will require a massive ₹6,000 crore investment for upgrading the eight-decade-old power supply network
Updated on Apr 04, 2024 08:32 AM IST
BEST to pay ₹6.4 lakh to accident victim’s family after 14 years
BEST directed to pay ₹6.4 lakh compensation to dumper driver after fatal accident in 2009. Tribunal deducted 40% due to contributory negligence.
Updated on Mar 31, 2024 07:22 AM IST
Rutuja Gaidhani
BEST bus to ply on MTHL from today
BEST to run its first bus route on Mumbai Trans Harbour Link starting March 14. Premium A/C bus route S-145 connecting south Mumbai to Navi Mumbai fixed at ₹50-225.
Updated on Mar 14, 2024 08:18 AM IST
After 20 days, headless BEST gets a new chief
Anil Diggikar appointed as new general manager of Mumbai's BEST after 20 days, facing challenges of bus delays, staff crunch, and operational issues.
Updated on Mar 14, 2024 07:58 AM IST
Headless BEST faces a slew of problems
The lack of a full-time GM is reportedly affecting both working and quick decision-making. BEST officials said that files had to be taken to the civic headquarters for approval, while the supply of new buses from manufacturers had slowed down
Updated on Mar 13, 2024 07:18 AM IST
BEST officials use chalks to write down route numbers on buses with defunct indicators
According to BEST officials, for the past few days now, the indicator boards on the front and back sides of their Switch-make AC double-decker e-buses haven’t functioning. “There are currently at least 3-4 buses at any given time whose indicators are switched off due to technical faults
Updated on Jan 19, 2024 07:48 AM IST
BEST installs mobile air purifiers in buses for improved air quality
The Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) has installed air purifiers in 15 diesel buses to improve air quality in Mumbai. The initiative will be extended to 350 buses in the next two months. The filters can clean up to 15,000 cubic meters of air per hour, capturing 12-15 grams of suspended particulate matter.
Updated on Dec 01, 2023 07:42 AM IST
Police, transport dept finally take note of e-bike menace
Government agencies are addressing the nuisance caused by mini electric bikes in Mumbai, including haphazard parking, rash driving, and breaching of traffic signals. The bikes are not regulated under the Motor Vehicles Act or transport department rules, making it difficult to enforce regulations. Citizens have complained about the misuse of the bikes, and officials are urging the e-bike operator to ensure proper parking.
Updated on Nov 29, 2023 07:26 AM IST
BEST moves to non-AC CNG bus to address depleting fleet
The Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) has received the first set of non-AC CNG single-decker buses as part of its plan to strengthen its fleet. The buses will be operated on a wet lease and are expected to start operating within a week or 10 days. BEST intends to have a fleet of 10,000 electric buses by 2027.
Updated on Oct 24, 2023 08:50 AM IST
End of a long and nostalgic journey
Generations have grown up enjoying commuting on the BEST’s double deckers. What a shock it was to learn that the BEST planned to discontinue them from Sept 15
Published on Sep 15, 2023 12:50 AM IST
Jyoti Punwani
On public demand, BEST decides not to scrap open-deck buses
The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking in Mumbai will be procuring new open-deck tourist buses after receiving positive feedback from the public. The decision comes after the announcement that the last three such buses would be scrapped. The buses will be used for curated and non-curated tours, with fares ranging from ₹180 to ₹400.
Updated on Sep 07, 2023 12:34 AM IST
Shashank Rao, Mumbai
Varun rings in his b’day in Uttarakhand today
Actor Varun Kapoor, who turns 37 today, reflects on his journey in the industry and feels fortunate to have reached a position where he can choose his roles. He is celebrating his special day with his family in Uttarakhand and is content with the work he has done, including his debut film Gangubai Kathiawadi, which recently won big at the National Awards. Kapoor is also looking forward to more opportunities in the OTT space.
Updated on Aug 28, 2023 12:30 PM IST
700 AC e-double-deckers to hit city roads by mid-2024
The public transport undertaking had awarded a tender for supplying 900 double-decker electric buses to two firms, of which Causis E-Mobility was to provide 700 such buses. The remaining 200 double-decker e-buses are being manufactured by Switch Mobility
Updated on Aug 21, 2023 12:33 AM IST
Best global practices key to solving BEST’s woes
BEST Mumbai has two arms: electricity and transportation. The former subsidises losses incurred by the latter, with its Transport Department Loss Recovery (TDLR) surcharge
Updated on Aug 08, 2023 12:48 AM IST
Paresh Rawal
Beleaguered BEST seeks funds from BMC to buy more buses
A letter has been written by the Undertaking seeking financial assistance as their fleet is down to 3,100 buses. The BEST already has losses of over ₹6,000 crore. BEST Undertaking is procuring these buses as it has to maintain a of 3,337 buses as per a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with BEST Workers Union.
Updated on Jul 29, 2023 12:33 AM IST
BEST meeting with Switch Mobility today to review delivery of electric buses
BEST GM Vijay Singhal said he has called a meeting of officials of Switch Mobility, which has to supply 200 buses on wet lease
Updated on Jul 18, 2023 01:26 PM IST
Non-AC double-decker buses to be phased out by October
These double-decker buses have reached their codal life of 15 years and need to be scrapped for safety reasons. According to officials from Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) a schedule has been created for scrapping these handful of double-decker buses in their fleet
Updated on Jul 07, 2023 12:56 AM IST
Fuelled by development and luxury living, Mumbai’s demand for power soars
Mumbai's power demand has risen due to redevelopment and infrastructure projects, leading to outages. The city consumed over 4,100 MW during peak demand for the first time in years. Trombay and Dahanu power plants, which supply the city, now lack the capacity to meet demand and are also expensive. Power experts claim that in the next few years, demand will rise by 2,000 MW. Power companies are now focusing on renewable energy sources like solar and wind for future supply.
Updated on Jun 15, 2023 01:07 AM IST
After many delays, new AC electric DD buses to hit the road
The buses arrived in the city on Saturday and have been temporarily parked at two different locations: two at the Colaba bus depot and the other two at the Anik depot. According to BEST, the manufacturer Switch Mobility had promised to supply them with 20 such e-double decker buses by March
Updated on May 22, 2023 12:43 AM IST
BEST adds 40 Premium buses to its fleet, takes total to 100
The BEST authorities said this is a vital upgrade to the way people commute as they are providing air-conditioned buses without standees and with limited stops on every route. The Premium bus service of BEST, launched earlier this year, covers various areas in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Thane.
Updated on May 19, 2023 12:45 AM IST
Activist group revives after three years, voices against quality of BEST buses
Over the past few days, AMAB has been holding these ‘campaigns’ at BEST bus stations that are outside railway stations. They are also asking people for their support to revive the depleting bus fleet.
Updated on May 16, 2023 12:23 AM IST
BEST adds 7 new buses to its fleet
These are most likely to be operational for connecting residential areas with railway stations in the western and eastern suburbs. The addition comes at a time when BEST’s operational bus fleet stands at 3,328, which is in sharp contrast to its plans of plying 4,200-4,500 buses by mid-2023
Updated on May 13, 2023 12:54 AM IST
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