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BEST Launches The All New Mini AC Bus

The bus will be inaugurated by mayor Vishwanath Mahadeshwar, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray and Yuva Sena chief Aditya Thackeray.

BEST Launches The All New Mini AC Bus
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The Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) is all set to launch its 1st AC Mini Bus. A total of 3 new mini buses will be launched today at Colaba Bus Depot at 5:00 PM with the gracious presence of Mayor Vishwanath Mahadeshwar, Shiv Sena Chief Udhav Thackeray and Yuva Sena chief Aditya Thackeray.  

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With the reduction in the fares and deployment of more buses, BEST is experiencing a major revamp since the last few months. The authorities have further stated that their aim is to deploy 6,000 buses on the roads of Mumbai as compared to the existing 3,500. 

Notably, In order to overcome the financial crisis faced by the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST), the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) had allotted funds of ₹1,700 crore to the bus company. However, on September 9, Monday, the civic body introduced another proposal to provide BEST additional funding of ₹400 crore which was passed immediately.

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