A Non-AC double-decker bus conducted its last ride in Mumbai on September 15. Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) has replaced Non-AC double-decker buses with AC double-decker buses. “Today is an emotional day, we all got emotional...my father used to take me out on this bus since I was a child and I have more than 2000 models of double-decker bus. I request BEST to keep these buses in a museum style,” said a passenger Yatin Angre.“We have a bond with double-decker buses. It is part of our family and we feel like someone from our family is leaving us. Double-decker buses are the pride of Mumbai, and we feel like it should continue its service,” said Gulabrao Aher, Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) employee.
16 September,2023 10:31 AM IST | Mumbai
India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj, while addressing UNSC Open Debate: Threats to International Peace and Security- Risks Stemming from Violations of Agreements Regulating the Exports of Weapons and Military Equipments said, “we are facing a serious challenge of cross-border supply of illicit weapons using drones, which cannot be possible without active support from the authorities in control of those territories. The international community should condemn such behaviour and hold such states accountable for their misdeeds.”
11 April,2023 01:46 PM IST | Mumbai
As the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) is taking steps toward making public transport environment-friendly, besides planning to fleet around 4,000 e-buses by March 2024 it will soon be opening its door to provide EV charging stations for private vehicles The BEST is working on installing around 330 e-charging stations at 55 locations in Mumbai and 10 will be ready by March this year.
16 February,2023 05:19 PM IST | Mumbai
The BEST on Thursday announced the launch of the fourth route of its premium bus service in Mumbai. The new designated route, between Mumbai Airport and Kharghar in Navi Mumbai will help connect the commuters to and from both the Mumbai airport and Kharghar. Flyers can book their seat on Chalo App from February 11, informs BEST general manager Lokesh Chandra.
10 February,2023 08:07 PM IST | Mumbai
BJP MLAs showed up wearing oxygen masks and carrying cylinders in Delhi Assembly. This comes as the national capital continues to battle the issue of air pollution. Air pollution in the city has often been a source of friction between the BJP and AAP. It also cropped up as a significant issue during the recently held civic polls in the city. The BJP has been blaming the AAP government for its failure to control pollution.
17 January,2023 02:41 PM IST | Mumbai
After two weeks of incessant rain, the city may finally witness sunshine again on Saturday. Mumbaikars can enjoy their weekend on beaches as there isn’t any red or orange alert for now. The heavy rain also boosted the water stock in the seven lakes supplying water to the city to 75 per cent.
16 July,2022 09:01 PM IST | Mumbai
While Mumbai is on the verge of the fourth wave, suppliers have warned the BMC that they would stop the supply of medical oxygen, personal protective equipment kits and essential items due to late payment. They cited that some suppliers received payment 70-80 days after submitting bills.
06 June,2022 12:18 AM IST | Mumbai
From May 1, every citizen of Mumbai will get drinking water connection under the BMC’s ‘Water for All’ policy. This includes huts on footpaths and buildings with illegal alterations. Mid-day had reported on April 6 that the policy will come as a big relief to around 55,000 buildings where residents currently have to pay double water charges in the absence of an occupancy certificate.
12 April,2022 10:30 PM IST | Mumbai
A major power outage on Sunday morning left parts of the city, including south Mumbai, without electricity and also brought local trains to a standstill.
27 February,2022 06:24 PM IST | Mumbai
Good news for the passengers travelling in buses in Mumbai, as bus shelters in the city and suburbs are in for a swanky makeover. Around 105 existing pole bus stops will soon be replaced with see-through bus shelters along with seating arrangements.
18 January,2022 01:37 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
