The BEST bus, since the last couple of days, has been in the news for all the bad reasons. On Wednesday, passengers aboard a BEST wet-lease electric bus had a narrow escape after thick smoke was seen emanating from one of the vehicle's rear tyres. The incident occurred at Jambhori Maidan in Kurla. Officials, while briefing about the incident, said that no injuries were reported and the situation was soon brought under control.

According to the official statement from BEST, the incident took place at around 8:15 am involving Bus No. 8527, operated by EV Trans-Mumbai on Route A-37/39.