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BEST bus catches fire near Bandra in Mumbai; commuters escape unhurt

MUMBAI: Around 20-25 passengers had a miraculous escape after a BEST (Brihanmumbai Electric Supply Transport Undertaking) bus caught fire near Bandra signal junction on SV Road on Wednesday afternoon.

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Security beefed up, special trains to run as Mumbai gets ready to celebrate New Year

MUMBAI: The police on Saturday beefed up security across Mumbai to prevent any untoward incident as the city geared up to celebrate New Year without any Covid-19 restrictions after two years.

The Times of India

Open deck double deckers to run overnight on New Year's eve for revellers in Mumbai

MUMBAI: With demand from citizens, the BEST has decided to operate its open double decker buses in SoBo till the early morning hours of Sunday as the city welcomes the New Year.

The Times of India

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Aldi misses out as best mince pies for 2022 cost 58p and aren't from a major supermarket

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Mumbai: BEST to operate open-deck double-decker buses, AC e-buses from Sept 26 to Oct 4

MUMBAI: To facilitate revellers to move around the city till late night for garba and darshan of the goddess during the navratri festival, the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply Transport Undertaking (BEST) will operate additional services of open-deck double-decker buses and AC e-buses for citizens from September 26 to October 4.

The Times of India

Pre-book seat for Thane- Bandra Kurla Complex AC buses by month-end

MUMBAI: The BEST will launch its app-based AC premium buses from Thane to Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) and another route from BKC to Kurla station from September 26 for a fare of Rs 5 per km.

The Times of India

The best, finest and most irresistible supermarket own-brand wines

When it comes to enjoying decent and affordable wines on a budget, supermarket own-brand bottles are the way to go, says David Williams

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This Ganeshotsav, Mumbai can choose the BEST way to go pandal hopping at night

MUMBAI: Interested in pandal hopping during Ganeshotsav? You could do it the BEST way. From August 31, the transport undertaking will launch buses from 11pm to 6am to help devotees have darshan of various idols, especially in Lalbaug and nearby areas.

The Times of India

National Prosecco Day 2022: Best Deals From Morrisons, M&S and Aldi

We have rounded up the bubbling offers that are currently on offer for you to make some space in your fridge for.

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Mumbai: CNG shortage trips filling stations, commuters suffer as autos, taxis hit

MUMBAI: Public transport that largely depends on CNG was badly hit during the Friday morning peak hours due to 'tripping' of gas stations that led to CNG retail pumps being temporarily shut at many places. Hailing autorickshaws and taxis became a bigger battle than on other days.

The Times of India

Mumbai: 5 hurt as BEST bus crashes into tree

MUMBAI: Five persons, including two commuters, were injured after a BEST driver lost control of the bus and it hit a few parked vehicles before ramming into a tree at Dindoshi in Goregaon East on Tuesday. Prime facie, sources said that the brakes of the bus had reportedly failed, but…

The Times of India

Mumbai: BEST to introduce Ho-Ho AC bus service for tourists today

MUMBAI: BEST undertaking will introduce hop on-hop off (Ho-Ho) AC bus service for tourist in South Mumbai from Sunday to coincide with its 75th foundation day. "Passengers can buy ticket for Rs 150 and travel for an entire day in similar tourist buses, after alighting at any of the designated…

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Mumbai: Man who attacked bus conductor for asking him to fall in line gets 6 months rigorous imprisonment

MUMBAI: A now 32-year-old man was convicted and sentenced to six months imprisonment for assaulting a bus conductor who refused to let him deboard a BEST bus from the rear exit in 2013. The court said assaulting a public servant in day light, while he is discharging his duty is…

The Times of India

Mumbai to get 330 public charging stations in six months: BEST GM Lokesh Chandra

MUMBAI: The BEST on Friday announced that it has given the go-ahead for setting up 330 public charging stations in Mumbai. The announcement was made on a day when heavy industries secretary Arun Goel was on an official visit to Mumbai to review the e-bus projects in Mumbai and neighbouring…

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Mumbai: Valet parking appening at BEST depots

MUMBAI: With a few keystrokes, you can get assured parking for your car or two-wheeler at any of BEST’s 27 bus depots in Mumbai from Sunday onwards.

The Times of India

Mumbai: BEST gets its second woman bus driver

MUMBAI: The BEST got its second woman bus driver, Bano Abdul Sattar, on Thursday. The undertaking had recently announced its first woman driver, Laxmi Jadhav, who along with Sattar will ply buses on routes between Colaba and Bandra, officials said.

The Times of India

Mumbai: From September, hop on to e-double decker buses

MUMBAI: BEST general manager Lokesh Chandra on Thursday informed the media that while a formal launch of the e-double decker bus will happen anytime this month, the public operations for these buses will commence from the first week of September. Switch Mobility, the bus supplier has postponed the launch without…

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Mumbai: BEST bus crushes 7-year-old, his mother

MUMBAI: A 7-year-old boy and his mother were crushed to death under a BEST bus at Sion Koliwada on Monday afternoon. The driver of the BEST bus has been arrested.

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Mumbai: Women special commuters rise 600% compared to pre-Covid times

MUMBAI: The women's special buses in Mumbai have lately recorded more commuters on office-going routes during peak hours -- with the growth being 600% as compared to pre-Covid times, a report released by BEST on Tuesday showed.

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Electricity bills to go up 10-20% from this month in Maharashtra

MUMBAI: Monthly electricity bills will rise by up to 20% from this month as power utility firms will levy Fuel Adjustment Charges (FAC) as approved by the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission from June 1.

The Times of India

Bombay HC says Tata Motors disqualification correct, but selection of bidder by BEST for e-buses incorrect

MUMBAI: Bombay high court on Tuesday held that the disqualification of Tata Motors by BEST for its e-bus tender was correct, but in a set back to the civic transport undertaking and the winning bidder, it also scrapped the award given for the 2100 buses to Evey Trans Pvt Ltd,…

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Tata Motors to Bombay HC: BEST must be made to call new e-bus bids

MUMBAI: Tata Motors on Tuesday alleging corruption in selection of a winning bidder by the BEST for its electric buses contract sought orders from Bombay high court for a fresh rendering process. The BEST and wining bidder refuted the contention as irresponsible and inappropriate and sought dismissal of a petition…

The Times of India

Mumbai: Driver felt mom was into black magic, killed her with bro, lover

MUMBAI: Wadala police have arrested a 25-year-old BEST bus driver and his minor brother for allegedly killing their 42-year-old mother as they believed that she was into black magic and blocking the former’s marriage. The bus undertaking staffer’s girlfriend was also arrested.

The Times of India

PMPML to contact BEST to introduce electric double decker buses in Pune

PUNE: The Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) will contact BEST (Brihanmumbai electric supply and transport undertaking) in Mumbai in a bid to reach out the operators having electric double decker buses and negotiate with them on starting a limited number of buses in Pune.

The Times of India

Now, BEST to get 1,400 new buses under state subsidy

MUMBAI: Amid the ongoing slugfest between the Sena and the BJP-led Centre, the BEST on Friday floated fresh tenders to procure 1,400 single-decker electric buses for Mumbai. The move comes close on the heels of Sena-led committee withdrawing a proposal to procure 1,200 single-decker buses under the central scheme earlier…

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