The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) has announced to operate additional buses across key routes on the night of December 31 in view of strengthening commuter services across the city on New Year’s Eve.
The move is to ensure smooth and convenient travel for people heading out for New Year’s Eve celebrations. It is also a part of BEST’s annual arrangements to manage increased travel demand during major festivals and celebrations across Mumbai.
These special services will operate between 10 pm and 12.30 am to cater to late-night commuters, BEST said in an official statement.
The transport body undertaking stated that the extra services which have been offered are aimed at facilitating passengers travelling to popular tourist destinations such as the Gateway of India, Juhu Chowpatty, Gorai Creek and Marve Chowpatty, which traditionally witness heavy footfall on New Year’s Eve.
Additional buses will be run on regular routes No. C-86, 203 and 231, along with air-conditioned routes No. A-21, A-112, A-116, A-247, A-272 and A-294.
In addition to this, the popular ‘Heritage Tour’ bus service will also be operated specially on New Year’s Eve.
The service will begin at 5.30 pm on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, and continue into the early hours of Thursday, January 1, 2026 (New Year’s Day), subject to passenger demand.
Furthermore, the transport department has also appealed to citizens to make use of public transport and avail themselves of these additional services to avoid traffic congestion and ensure a safe commute during the festivities.
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