Even as more than 900 BEST buses have been lined up for disposal, a unique initiative of neighbouring state Karnataka's public transport department might turn out to be beneficial for Mumbai as well. The southern state has converted a scrapped bus into a mobile public toilet for women.

As reported by mid-day earlier, most of the BEST buses that will be scrapped are in good condition, but technically their fitness certificates have expired and hence they need to be phased out. Speaking to mid-day, Rohit Dhende of Bus For Us Foundation, said, "Most of the scrapped buses in Karnataka are being used as toilets for women. We can try the same in Maharashtra."