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IN PHOTOS: Mumbai marks 100 years of BEST bus services as enthusiasts recreate city's first bus route

Updated On: 15 July, 2026 10:04 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Bus enthusiasts recreated Mumbai's first-ever bus route from Afghan Church in Colaba to Crawford Market to celebrate 100 years of motorbus services. The heritage run retraced the journey of the city's inaugural A2-class Thornycroft bus, which began operations on July 15, 1926. (Pics/Rajendra Aklekar)

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A century after Mumbai’s first motorbus hit the roads, bus enthusiasts will recreate the historic journey on July 15 to mark 100 years of motorbus services in the city
A century after Mumbai’s first motorbus hit the roads, bus enthusiasts will recreate the historic journey on July 15 to mark 100 years of motorbus services in the city
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Bus enthusiasts on Wednesday recreated Mumbai's first-ever bus route from Afghan Church in Colaba to Crawford Market

Bus enthusiasts on Wednesday recreated Mumbai's first-ever bus route from Afghan Church in Colaba to Crawford Market

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Enthusiasts commemorated the 100th anniversary of the city's inaugural bus service that began on July 15, 1926

Enthusiasts commemorated the 100th anniversary of the city's inaugural bus service that began on July 15, 1926

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The commemorative run retraced the historic route taken by the first public bus, which was an A2-class vehicle manufactured by British company Thornycroft. The event was organised by bus enthusiasts to celebrate a century of Mumbai's public bus transport

The commemorative run retraced the historic route taken by the first public bus, which was an A2-class vehicle manufactured by British company Thornycroft. The event was organised by bus enthusiasts to celebrate a century of Mumbai's public bus transport

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The heritage run drew the attention of transport enthusiasts and commuters alike, highlighting the evolution of Mumbai's bus network over the past century

The heritage run drew the attention of transport enthusiasts and commuters alike, highlighting the evolution of Mumbai's bus network over the past century

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Mumbai's bus service, which began with a single route between Colaba and Crawford Market, has since grown into one of India's largest public transport systems, connecting millions of commuters across the city

Mumbai's bus service, which began with a single route between Colaba and Crawford Market, has since grown into one of India's largest public transport systems, connecting millions of commuters across the city

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