The BEST staff that has been running buses non-stop since the lockdown was imposed, has not got adequate protection from the novel Coronavirus, as they mingle with thousands of commuters every day, leading to a high number of infected cases among them, prominent participants at a webinar, COVID-19 and the role of the BEST, have said.

Organised by NGO 'Aamchi Mumbai, Aamchi BEST,' on Wednesday, experts said that the BEST needs to roll up their sleeves and gear up more sincerely.