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Mumbai to launch unified ticketing system ‘Mitra’ for seamless multimodal travel

Mumbai to launch unified ticketing system ‘Mitra’ for seamless multimodal travel

The proposed system will serve as a one-stop urban mobility payment gateway, allowing commuters to book tickets for local trains, BEST buses, Metro rail, and even app-based cabs through a single platform

18 January,2025 09:08 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
BEST bus rams into Worli MLC's car, no injuries reported

BEST bus rams into Worli MLC's car, no injuries reported

The bus on route No 151 was going from Wadala Depot to J Mehta Marg in Worli when it hit the Tata Fortuner belonging to the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) MLC at Khedgalli on Kakasaheb Gadgil Marg in South Mumbai at 12.15 pm on Saturday

18 January,2025 08:09 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Mumbai Marathon: BEST announces suspension of some bus services during event

Mumbai Marathon: BEST announces suspension of some bus services during event

Due to the event, the Mumbai Traffic Police will implement traffic restrictions along the marathon route

18 January,2025 05:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra faces 24,000-bus deficit, urgent need for fleet expansion

Maharashtra faces 24,000-bus deficit, urgent need for fleet expansion

Report says adding 24,000 buses will lead to reduction of lakhs of pvt vehicles. According to the report, the state needs 28,800 buses across its 44 cities to meet the mobility demands of 5.6 crore residents. Currently, the urban bus fleet stands at a mere 8,700, out of which 3,500 buses are nearing the end of their operational life

17 January,2025 08:20 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
BEST bus catches fire during repairs at Oshiwara depot; no injuries reported

BEST bus catches fire during repairs at Oshiwara depot; no injuries reported

The fire was quickly brought under control by a nearby fire station team. No one was injured, a BEST spokesperson said

17 January,2025 04:50 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Olectra bus staff strike leaves passengers stranded at Mumbai Central depot

Olectra bus staff strike leaves passengers stranded at Mumbai Central depot

BEST wet lease staff working on Olectra buses went on strike at Mumbai Central depot, leaving passengers inconvenienced. Workers demand pending salaries, prompting BEST to deploy self-owned buses to maintain services

17 January,2025 01:07 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
BEST wetlease staffers on strike at Kala Killa depot over salary delay

BEST wetlease staffers on strike at Kala Killa depot over salary delay

The strike by the staffers affected bus services. The BEST undertaking has pressed its own buses into service on affected bus routes to avoid inconvenience to passengers

16 January,2025 09:44 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
BEST workers union protest to highlight their demands

BEST workers union protest to highlight their demands

A large number of BEST workers were present at the meeting held at Azad Maidan in south Mumbai

15 January,2025 09:47 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Mumbai: Wet-lease workers’ protest impacts 210 BEST bus services

Mumbai: Wet-lease workers’ protest impacts 210 BEST bus services

Flash strike was called over pregnant BEST bus conductor being ‘insulted by manager of company’

14 January,2025 08:02 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
88 Mumbaikars died in 834 BEST accidents in the past five years

88 Mumbaikars died in 834 BEST accidents in the past five years

The information was revealed in an RTI query raised by activist Anil Galgali. BEST also stated that 12 employees have been dismissed in the accident cases where fatalities were recorded

13 January,2025 04:01 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar

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