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BEST announces changes in services, more AC routes and fresh timetable

BEST announces changes in services, more AC routes and fresh timetable

The BEST has also announced the introduction of air-conditioned (AC) buses on multiple routes, cancellation or alteration of routes, and revised bus schedules

29 May,2025 05:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
CR dismantles last remaining British-era DC underslung portal at Vidyavihar

CR dismantles last remaining British-era DC underslung portal at Vidyavihar

The dismantling of the Century-old railway DC underslung portal, a large metal framework supporting the overhead electric wires used to power trains, was removed on May 24

25 May,2025 07:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
MMRDA proposes fare fixation committee for Metro lines 2A and 7

MMRDA proposes fare fixation committee for Metro lines 2A and 7

Metro Lines 2A and 7, which began operations on 2 April 2022, are currently managed by the Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited (MMMOCL). With a weekday ridership of around 2.65 lakh passengers, these metro lines are a crucial part of Mumbai’s public transport network

22 May,2025 08:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
WR’s AC local trains emerge as commuters 'first choice', here's why

WR’s AC local trains emerge as commuters 'first choice', here's why

A comparison between monthly season tickets and single journey fares across different modes of public transports in Mumbai shows Mumbai AC local trains of Western Railway offer a cost-efficient commute, Western Railway said

19 May,2025 11:05 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Autorickshaw Union slam govt's e-bike scheme, plans to protest on May 21

Autorickshaw Union slam govt's e-bike scheme, plans to protest on May 21

The union has appealed to the Maharashtra government to withdraw the e-bike scheme immediately and demanded to work towards the welfare of auto rickshaw drivers in the state, Shashank Sharad Rao, president, Auto Rickshaw Malak Chalak Sanghatana said

19 May,2025 10:14 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Metro Aqua Line phone network row: Telcos allege consumer-first proposal ignored

Metro Aqua Line phone network row: Telcos allege consumer-first proposal ignored

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) on Sunday clarified that telecom service providers are always willing to provide connectivity through IBS

18 May,2025 04:11 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
WR to operate jumbo block between Vasai Road and Bhayandar, check details

WR to operate jumbo block between Vasai Road and Bhayandar, check details

According to a press release issued by Chief Public Relations Officer of  Western Railway, Vineet Abhishek, during  the block period, all Slow line trains will be run on Fast  lines between Virar/Vasai Road to Borivali/Bhayandar

16 May,2025 08:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Fire breaks out in BEST bus parked at Marve depot

Fire breaks out in BEST bus parked at Marve depot

According to initial reports, the fire started due to a gas leakage from the engine side. The front portion of the bus was damaged in the fire. There were no injuries in the incident

16 May,2025 06:39 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
‘Smart Buses’ for safe travel to be launched by state transport, check details

‘Smart Buses’ for safe travel to be launched by state transport, check details

Considering the recent incident of sexual assault at Swargate bus station in Pune, passenger safety will be given utmost importance, officials said, adding that to prevent any untoward incidents during travel, CCTV cameras will be installed inside the buses

15 May,2025 07:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mobile phones go blank on Mumbai Metro Aqua Line

Mobile phones go blank on Mumbai Metro Aqua Line

After mobile phones on the city's first underground Mumbai Metro Aqua Line 3 went blank, a note was put up at stations in which authorities urged commuters to use tickets in the app in offline mode before entering the station

14 May,2025 09:55 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar

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