Mumbai celebrated the 100th anniversary of its first BEST motorbus service by recreating the inaugural journey from Afghan Church to Crawford Market. Historians, retired BEST employees, transport enthusiasts and the grandson of the city's first bus conductor joined the commemorative ride.

Mumbai will celebrate 100 years of motorbus services on July 15 with enthusiasts recreating the city's first bus journey from 1926. The centenary has also renewed calls for heritage support and funding for the BEST Museum, with campaigners urging recognition of Mumbai's rich bus legacy.