Thousands of office-goers, students and daily commuters were left stranded on Friday as the BEST bus strike disrupted services across Mumbai, forcing many to scramble for alternative transport amid long waits and overcrowded trains. (Pics/Satej Shinde, Nimesh Dave and Sayyed Sameer Abedi)

Mumbaikars visit Gorai beach on Sunday morning despite smog covering the city skyline due to poor air quality and winter (PICS/NIMESH DAVE)