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Mumbai BEST driver denies fault, blames handbrake lapse by previous driver

Mumbai BEST driver denies fault, blames handbrake lapse by previous driver

Santosh Sawant, driver of bus that ran over and killed four people in Bhandup on Monday, has blamed the driver on the earlier shift for leaving the handbrake engaged; police unconvinced; expert says brake failure unlikely to be reason

01 January,2026 07:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Aishwarya Iyer
Mumbai New Year 2026: Metro, BEST buses and local trains to run late on Dec 31

Mumbai New Year 2026: Metro, BEST buses and local trains to run late on Dec 31

As Mumbai gears up to welcome New Year 2026, city transport authorities have announced extended metro, bus and suburban train services on the night of December 31 to ensure smooth and safe commuting for revellers

31 December,2025 03:43 PM IST | Mumbai
Bhandup bus crash: Officials rule out mechanical failure, point to human error

Bhandup bus crash: Officials rule out mechanical failure, point to human error

The Olectra Greentech-made nine-metre-long electric bus from the fleet of Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking crashed into pedestrians near Bhandup (West) suburban railway station on Monday night, killing four people and injuring 10 others

31 December,2025 09:47 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Bhandup bus crash leaves sole breadwinner among several seriously injured

Bhandup bus crash leaves sole breadwinner among several seriously injured

Prolonged recovery expected; husband says will have to break savings for treatment

31 December,2025 09:09 AM IST | Mumbai | Ritika Gondhalekar

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