BEST Adds 44 New Air-Conditioned Electric Buses to Mumbai Fleet on Five Routes
Mumbai's BEST public transport expanded its electric bus fleet by adding 44 new fully air-conditioned, 12-metre-long vehicles operating on five routes from Magathane Depot, covering areas like Kandivali, Borivali, Mira Road, Thane, and Chandivali. Supplied by Evey Trans Maharashtra Pvt Ltd on a rental basis, these buses feature improved battery placement reducing weight by 16%, faster charging, enhanced seating, and safety measures including CCTV, tracking systems, and emergency buttons. This addition raises BEST's electric fleet to 94 buses, supporting a broader plan to operate 2,400 electric buses citywide.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (70–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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freepressjournal broke this story on 3 Nov, 09:33 am. Other outlets followed.