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The BEST is facing severe financial crunch.

BEST edges towards multitaskers

Will convert 25 Per cent of its force to those who can work both as driver and conductor.

7 April 2017 1:01 AM IST

The number of fatalities involving BEST buses was 16 last year and this year, two deaths have occurred on two consecutive days.

BEST eyes sharper rear view mirrors

By increasing the degree of the convex of a mirror, the objects as seen by the driver are enlarged.

17 Feb 2017 1:46 AM IST

The internal study was conducted as a part of the BESTs self-evaluation process to identify problematic areas.

29 per cent BEST bus accidents involve vehicle's left rear end

The internal study was done as a part of BEST's self-evaluation process to identify problematic areas.

15 Feb 2017 2:34 AM IST

The measures have been proposed as the BEST stands to save 100 crore from it and the sum will be re-diverted to pay salaries for its entire work force. (Representational Image)

A mere Rs 57 crore left in BEST's fixed deposit

Most of the interest earned through this deposit is spent on various welfare schemes for its workers.

15 April 2017 4:14 AM IST

The maintenance cost of the 266 buses had risen to almost Rs 30 crore per year.

Should not have bought KingLong: Experts

Activists, panelists say purchase of 266 AC buses was a big mistake as they required high maintenance.

15 April 2017 3:29 AM IST

The measures have been proposed as the BEST stands to save 100 crore from it and the sum will be re-diverted to pay salaries for its entire work force. (Representational Image)

BEST might suspend allowances to pay salaries

In 1977-78, the then mayor had proposed stopping the car allowance given to BEST corporators.

15 April 2017 2:26 AM IST

According to officials, the number of commuters had dwindled down to only 216 pass holders and the entire fleet would carry a meagre 18,000 passengers every day. (Photo: YouTube grab)

BEST gears to shut down AC bus fleet ops from Monday

The undertaking had been suffering a loss of Rs 82 crore per year due to its 266 AC buses.

14 April 2017 3:11 AM IST

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) (Representational image)

BMC to cover mobile bills despite focus on cutting costs

Civic heads including group leaders and chairpersons of statutory and special committees as well as ward committees will...

5 April 2017 4:02 AM IST

Around 450 women have applied for the job of ST drivers.

Women to drive ST buses soon

The transport department had advertised for 7000 posts for drivers in ST, for which it had reserved 33 per cent for...

15 Jun 2017 1:19 AM IST

People lining up for the bus during rush hours.

Look at leasing with open mind: Experts

Experts feel that the undertaking should look at the rent idea as an experiment to figure out if it would work or not.

20 Dec 2017 2:06 AM IST

File photo of BEST AC bus

Flashback: 259 AC buses went off road due to financial crisis

The AC buses had a very limited patronage with a mere 100 passengers availing the service in a day.

20 Dec 2017 2:02 AM IST

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

BEST proposes to get 225 buses on rent

The buses will be rented out for seven years and the entire deal is expected to cost Rs 305.95 crore if passed by the...

20 Dec 2017 2:00 AM IST