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In Photos: BEST services remain below normal a day after strike ends

Updated On: 22 June, 2026 03:54 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Bus services operated by the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking remained below normal on Monday morning, a day after employees called off their three-day strike, with only 57 per cent of the scheduled fleet on the roads by 8 am. (Pics/Satej Shinde)

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According to official data, 1,436 buses were operational against the scheduled fleet of 2,527 buses. This included 165 of 188 BEST-owned buses and 1,271 of 2,339 wet-leased buses. (PICS/ SATEJ SHINDE)
According to official data, 1,436 buses were operational against the scheduled fleet of 2,527 buses. This included 165 of 188 BEST-owned buses and 1,271 of 2,339 wet-leased buses. (PICS/ SATEJ SHINDE)
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The reduced deployment led to long queues and extended waiting times at bus stops across the city

The reduced deployment led to long queues and extended waiting times at bus stops across the city

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Many commuters turned to Mumbai's suburban railway network, Metro services and other modes of transport to reach their destinations

Many commuters turned to Mumbai's suburban railway network, Metro services and other modes of transport to reach their destinations

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The indefinite strike, which began on Friday, was withdrawn late Sunday night following talks between employee unions and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde

The indefinite strike, which began on Friday, was withdrawn late Sunday night following talks between employee unions and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde

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Attendance among operational staff also remained below scheduled levels on Monday

Attendance among operational staff also remained below scheduled levels on Monday

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Among BEST employees, 835 drivers reported for duty against the required strength of 1,454, while 1,325 conductors were present against a scheduled requirement of 2,198.

Among BEST employees, 835 drivers reported for duty against the required strength of 1,454, while 1,325 conductors were present against a scheduled requirement of 2,198.

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