Serious concerns have been raised over the safety and operational readiness of Mumbai’s electric bus fleet after members of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) committee claimed that several e-buses are being withdrawn for checks after every trip due to drops in air brake pressure.

During an inspection of the Kurla West bus depot, committee members reviewed log books, interacted with staff and assessed operations. They alleged that inadequate air pressure in braking systems was forcing buses to be taken off routes, raising questions about passenger safety and fleet reliability. It was also found that there were only 14 charging points available for 70 electric buses at the depot.