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Mumbai: Rainwater leaks into BEST buses during pre-monsoon showers
Updated On: 04 June, 2026 07:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Mumbai's first monsoon showers exposed leaks in several BEST buses, with rainwater dripping onto passenger seats and forcing commuters to shift. The incidents have sparked concerns over maintenance and pre-monsoon inspections

Rainwater collects on passenger seats inside a BEST bus after water leaked through the roof during Wednesday’s showers. Pics/By Special Arrangement
Mumbai's first monsoon showers on Wednesday exposed a glaring problem in parts of the BEST fleet, with rainwater leaking through the roofs of several buses and collecting on passenger seats.
Commuters reported water dripping from the ceiling of buses, forcing passengers to vacate affected seats, while some attempted to shield themselves from the leaks during the journey.
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