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15 Sep 2019

Son of bus conductor helps India win U-19 Asia Cup

India created history when they won the U-19 Asia Cup 2019 for the record seventh time on Saturday.

12 Jul 2019

Breaking stereotypes: This 46-year-old is Kolkata's first woman bus driver

Just a few days ago, one 24-year-old hit headlines for being the first female driver of BEST buses, Mumbai.

17 Jun 2019

BEST to charge Rs. 5 for journey till 5 km

In a recent meeting with Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST), Mumbai's civic administration, BMC, has suggested reducing the minimum fare to Rs. 5 for upto 5 km.

16 Jan 2019

Mumbai: Relief to commuters as BEST workers call off strike

The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking (BEST) workers' union today called off their nine-day-old strike by agreeing to the implementation of an interim pay-hike for about 15,000 employees.

14 Jan 2019

Mumbai BEST bus stir: Fadnavis intervenes, speaks to Thackeray

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis today intervened in the BEST bus strike in Mumbai and spoke to Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray to find a solution.

15 Mar 2018

In 2019, Mumbaikars will get BEST app for bus updates

Mumbai-based civic transport body BEST has decided to launch a mobile app next year that will allow commuters to get real-time updates about buses and their schedules.

05 Mar 2018

Bumpy ride ahead for Mumbai's iconic BEST buses

The iconic BEST buses in Mumbai are facing huge losses that have forced the civic administration to come out with a slew of reform measures to put them back on track.

11 Nov 2017

BEST introduces electric buses in Mumbai

The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) introduced six much-awaited electric buses to its fleet on Friday. These buses intend to reduce pollution, aim to ease congestion and provide better connectivity.

07 Aug 2017

36,000 BEST bus workers go on strike, 30L people affected

BEST bus workers called for a strike last evening over non-payment of their dues since the past three months.