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File image of a BEST bus exiting from a city bus depot.

BEST buses diverted due to severe downpour

22 BEST buses were diverted due to closing of ROB, while 64 routes were diverted due to heavy rainfall.

9 July 2018 1:05 AM IST

A double decker bus belonging to BEST collided with a overhead barricade on Western Express Highway near Santacruz in Mumbai. (Photo: Shripad Naik)

Bus roof ripped off after crashing into barricade

Bus roof ripped off after crashing into barricade

4 July 2018 5:03 AM IST

Union leader Shashank Rao addresses a large crowd at BEST staff quarters in Wadala. (Photo: DEBASISH DEY)

Govt expects us to do what it wants, says Shashank Rao

Rao said that action against BEST workers would not be taken by the BEST administration for the BEST bus strike.

17 Jan 2019 4:57 AM IST

Even on a Sunday, when public transport sees fewer crowds, the BEST bus strike posed a problem for people going out with their family to enjoy the weekend or for some work.

MNS stalls projects in support of unions

The committee comprises chief secretary D.K. Jain, transport secretary Aashish Singh and urban development secretary...

15 Jan 2019 1:45 AM IST

Committee includes chief secretary D.K. Jain, transport secretary Aashish Singh and urban development secretary Manisha Mhaiskar. (Photo: Mrugesh Bandiwadekar)

Bombay high court verdict on strike today

Court says will give its decision if union, state fails to end logjam.

15 Jan 2019 1:43 AM IST

BEST employees are also seeking resolution of the issue of employee service residences and recruitment. (Photo: File | PTI)

BEST buses strike in Mumbai enters 7th day, private cabs get costlier

Mumbai's civic transport, comprising a workforce of 32,000 people, has been demanding the merger of BEST budget with 'A'...

14 Jan 2019 11:09 AM IST

On the issue of BEST depot to be given to developers, he said that developers are yet to pay Rs 300 to Rs 350 crore to the BEST whose losses are to the tune of Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,200 crore.

Will fulfil promise to merge budgets'

Uddhav says issue can be resolved through discussions.

14 Jan 2019 1:12 AM IST

Protest outside Wadala depot.(Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

BEST unions refuse to withdraw strike

Rao, said that the union has decided not to hold a meeting on any political platform or press for its demands.

11 Jan 2019 2:05 AM IST

Various unions of BEST workers are demanding renewal of their salary agreements that got expired in 2016, rise in gratuity and bonus amounts. (Photo: ANI |Twitter)

Commuters continue to suffer as BEST bus strike enters 3rd day

Some harried commuters also appealed to the Maharashtra government to take necessary steps to end the protest.

10 Jan 2019 12:09 PM IST

It also stated that as the strike would be called off, this order would be immediately revoked.

Private vehicles to be used till strike ends

More than 3,300 BEST buses have been off the roads, leading to hardship for 25 lakh commuters in the city.

10 Jan 2019 2:49 AM IST

Buses parked at a depot following the strike by BEST employees at Magathane Depot on Tuesday. (Photo: MRUGESH BANDIWADEKAR)

BEST may bear Rs 900 crore loss

Unions are demanding payment as per the master grade to juniors grade employees.

10 Jan 2019 2:46 AM IST

Buses parked at a depot following the strike by BEST employees at Magathane Depot on Tuesday. (Photo: MRUGESH BANDIWADEKAR)

BEST strike to continue today

7,000 bus workers and conductors to resume work, claim official.

9 Jan 2019 1:58 AM IST