11 September,2026 10:38 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
On September 13 and 19, BEST will operate 10 additional buses in the morning and 10 in the evening across five routes. Representational Pic
The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking (BEST) will operate additional buses between Mumbai's Bandra West Railway Station and Hill Road Garden during Bandra Fair 2026, popularly known as the Mount Mary Yatra, from September 13 to 20.
The arrangements have been made to cater to the expected increase in passenger footfall during the annual feast at Mount Mary Church and the adjoining Father Agnel Ashram premises.
According to a press note issued by BEST Public Relations Officer Sunil Vaidya on Friday, September 11, the undertaking will operate a total of 236 additional buses throughout the week.
A large number of devotees and visitors are expected to arrive at Bandra West Station by suburban trains before travelling towards the feast venue by BEST buses.
Due to the heavy crowds expected around Mount Mary Church and Father Agnel Ashram, buses will not be able to operate up to the church. The additional services will instead run between Bandra Railway Station (West) and Hill Road Garden, from where devotees will have to walk the remaining distance to the church.
BEST has also deployed bus inspectors and traffic officers at Bandra West Station and other key locations throughout the feast period.
The personnel will assist passengers, regulate bus operations and guide commuters amid the anticipated crowds. BEST has appealed to passengers visiting the feast to make use of the additional bus services.
On September 13 and 19, BEST will operate 10 additional buses in the morning and 10 in the evening across five routes.
The services will operate as follows:
Route A-202: Two buses each way between Mahim Bus Station and Gorai Depot from GRD depot.
Route 321 Ltd: Two buses each way between Mahim Bus Station and Barve Nagar from VKD depot.
Route A-375: Two buses each way between Bandra West Bus Station West and Shivaji Nagar Depot from SNG depot.
Route A-422: Two buses each way between Bandra West Bus Station West and Vikhroli Depot from VKD depot.
Route A-C 71: Two buses each way between Dharavi Depot and Mira Road Station (East) from DHD depot.
Morning services will operate from 8 am to 4 pm, while evening services will run from 3 pm to midnight on these two days.
On September 14, 15 and 17, BEST will operate six additional buses in the morning and six in the evening across four routes.
The additional services will include:
Route A-202: Two buses each way between Mahim Bus Station and Gorai Depot from GRD depot.
Route 321 Ltd: One bus each way between Mahim Bus Station and Barve Nagar from VKD depot.
Route A-375: One bus each way between Bandra West Bus Station and Shivaji Nagar Depot from SNG depot.
Route A-C 71: Two buses each way between Dharavi Depot and Mira Road East Station from DHD depot.
Morning services on these days will operate from 8 am to 4 pm, while evening services will run from 2 pm to 11 pm.
