On Tuesday, December 21, the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) unveiled the ‘Chalo App’ and ‘Chalo Bus Card’. This according to reports is believed to have brought in the new age of stress-free as well as convenient travel for locals in Mumbai.
Maharashtra cabinet minister, Aaditya Thackeray took to Twitter to laud this initiative. Thackeray mentioned that the key features of the initiative include Mobile Tickets and Passes, Live Bus Tracking, Live Arrival Time, Live Crowd Indicator and Tap to Pay Smart Card.
Immensely happy & proud to unveil the BEST ‘Chalo App’ & ‘Chalo Bus Card,’ ushering a new age of convenient & stress-free commute for Mumbaikars
— Aaditya Thackeray (@AUThackeray) December 21, 2021
Key features include:
•Mobile Tickets & Passes
•Live Bus Tracking
•Live Arrival Time
•Live Crowd Indicator
•Tap to Pay Smart Card pic.twitter.com/aYiYgkh4YZ
Further, he added that the body is adhering to its mantra of “Pudhe Chala” which means move forward. In cognizance of this, it has modernized its fleet through the years. This has been undertaken through the “tap to pay smart cards, super saver plans, and NCMC complaint cards”.
Additionally, they are looking to increase double-decker buses as well as induct hydrogen fuel buses into the fleet. Thackeray mentioned, “Apart from this, from our district committee, we are committed to financially supporting BEST for better bus stops and illumination in dark streets for public safety”.
Previously, an official from the BEST was quoted elaborating on how those who do not wish to purchase a ticket or bus pass through cash or mobile will have to acquire the BEST initiative, Smart Card.
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