The long held monopoly of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) Undertaking in buses is under threat. The undertaking is now feeling the heat. Just days after mid-day reported on permit-free entry for private buses into Mumbai, the undertaking is pondering over its future, especially when its annual loss touches Rs 800 crore.

In the red: Even halving the fares of its AC buses hasn't helped BEST get more passengers. It even tried selling the buses, but got low bids. File pic