Mumbai BEST strike grounds 2,676 busses on 2nd day
Mumbai's BEST busses are out of action for the second day as workers continue their strike over unmet demands.
With all 2,676 scheduled busses grounded and only a handful of staff reporting in, public transport is at a standstill, leaving thousands stuck or searching for alternatives.
Mumbai BEST arranges 60 MSRTC busses
With busses off the road, people are relying on autorickshaws, bike taxis, and about 300 private busses in busy areas like Bandra-Kurla Complex and Powai.
To help NEET re-exam students reach their centers on Sunday, BEST arranged 60 additional MSRTC busses and sought 100 more MSRTC busses to strengthen regular services.
Notices under MESMA were served to striking employees and wet-lease contractors by the BEST undertaking, and union leaders say they will keep striking until their demands are met.