Bus enthusiasts recreated Mumbai's first-ever bus route from Afghan Church in Colaba to Crawford Market to celebrate 100 years of motorbus services. The heritage run retraced the journey of the city's inaugural A2-class Thornycroft bus, which began operations on July 15, 1926. (Pics/Rajendra Aklekar)
Updated On: 2026-07-15 10:04 PM IST
Compiled by : Tarun Verma
Bus enthusiasts on Wednesday recreated Mumbai's first-ever bus route from Afghan Church in Colaba to Crawford Market
Enthusiasts commemorated the 100th anniversary of the city's inaugural bus service that began on July 15, 1926
The commemorative run retraced the historic route taken by the first public bus, which was an A2-class vehicle manufactured by British company Thornycroft. The event was organised by bus enthusiasts to celebrate a century of Mumbai's public bus transport
The heritage run drew the attention of transport enthusiasts and commuters alike, highlighting the evolution of Mumbai's bus network over the past century
Mumbai's bus service, which began with a single route between Colaba and Crawford Market, has since grown into one of India's largest public transport systems, connecting millions of commuters across the city
