With an objective to reduce the level of air and noise pollution, the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) Undertaking on Friday rolled out its electricity-run buses on the roads of the metropolis. BEST is the transport wing of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Yuva Sena chief Aaditya Thackeray, today kicked off the service at an event held at Wadala Depot.


Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) Undertaking rolled out its electricity-run buses on the roads of the metropolis. File pic

"Election Promise fulfilled and a personal dream for Mumbai: the Electric Bus. I congratulate the BEST for launching the fully electric, zero emission bus in BEST public transport today," tweeted Aaditya. "I see this as a historic step to curb pollution & emissions in our city, especially in a world facing global
warming, pollution issues. Proud to be the 1st city in Maharashtra to launch this, hope the race heats up for good environment," Aaditya said in another tweet.