Mumbai News: CM Devendra Fadnavis Unveils New BEST Plan – AC Buses, Smart GPS, Depot Upgrades & Marathi Theatre

Mumbai: A overview assembly of the Brihanmumbai Electrical energy Provide and Transport (BEST) initiative was held at Sahyadri Visitor Home in Mumbai, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on April 25. The assembly targeted on enhancing public transport providers within the metropolis, with key choices made to enhance the commuter expertise and increase income.

The chief minister directed the implementation of contemporary, air-conditioned buses to make sure a cushty, secure, and punctual commute for Mumbaikars. He additionally emphasised the usage of GPS expertise to supply real-time bus location updates to passengers and urged a number of measures to extend BEST’s income.

An X publish shared by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis mentioned plans to enhance Mumbai’s transport system for each day commuters. He additionally talked about the important thing officers current on the assembly, together with Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Minister Ashish Shelar, and different senior officers.

Plans to redevelop bus depots in Bandra, Dindoshi, and Deonar have been mentioned, with recommendations to incorporate industrial and residential parts. A proposal to construct theatres at 5 areas, notably to advertise Marathi cinema, was additionally put ahead. Moreover, it was really useful that three per cent of the municipal price range be allotted to move for BEST’s monetary stability.

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At present, BEST operates 2,783 buses, together with 875 electrical ones, and goals to completely electrify its fleet by 2027. Plans to acquire 2,400 extra electrical buses and combine GPS monitoring by way of a Google app have been confirmed. BEST additionally proposed toll and tax waivers, and determination of worker arrears, to which the CM responded positively.