16 December,2021 07:49 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
BEST says the new plans offer more choices and flexibility to commuters
A day after mid-day highlighted commuters' plight over the denial of BEST's pass renewals, the undertaking on Wednesday announced 72 new plans for users' convenience.
The new plans will be available on the soon-to-be-launched BEST mobile app and BEST bus card.
"The new plans offer the best choice to Mumbaikars," a spokesperson said, adding each âSuper Saver' plan offers passengers a specific number of trips for a fixed price.
"Prices are as low as R1.99 per trip and are based on a combination of the fare stage, number of trips, and duration of the plan. Plans start from one day going all the way up to 84 days, and from 2 trips up to 150 trips," read a BEST release.
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The new plans replace the distance-based stop-to-stop passes that were previously available. In the previous pass system, passengers had to choose a specific starting and ending stop and could travel only between those two stops. Passengers also had to previously choose AC or non-AC service for their pass. Now, they can travel anywhere on the BEST network - AC as well as non-AC - within the selected fare stage.
The existing unlimited distance passes and student passes will continue alongside the new âSuper Saver' plans, BEST said.
