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BEST committee approves 150 air-conditioned electric double-decker buses for Mumbai

Updated On: 19 August, 2026 06:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

The move is also part of BEST's wider efforts to expand its electric bus fleet and respond to increasing demand for public transport in Mumbai, officials said

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The proposed buses will be electric and air-conditioned, with BEST aiming to provide a cleaner and more comfortable mode of public transport. Representational Pic/File

The proposed buses will be electric and air-conditioned, with BEST aiming to provide a cleaner and more comfortable mode of public transport. Representational Pic/File

The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) Committee has unanimously approved the induction of 150 air-conditioned electric double-decker buses as part of efforts to improve public transport and make daily journeys more comfortable for Mumbai commuters.

An official statement said that the decision was taken at a BEST Committee meeting chaired by Trushna Chandrakant Vishwasrao, BEST Committee Chairperson and Municipal Councillor from Ward 180, in the presence of BEST General Manager Dr Sonia Sethi.

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