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BEST To Resume Feeder Services From Railway Stations In Mumbai

Buses that operated from railway stations to areas in the east and west corners of the city will now resume operation for the commuters.

BEST To Resume Feeder Services From Railway Stations In Mumbai
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With local trains in Mumbai set to resume for those fully vaccinated from August 15, BEST too will commence functioning on feeder routes. Those buses that operated from railway stations to areas in the east and west corners of the city will now resume operation for the commuters.

These feeder routes had earlier stopped plying since the local trains had shut their doors to the general public, amid coronavirus.

Additionally, reports also claim that the BEST proclaimed that it has shortened the majority of its long-range routes and will now focus on short paths since a significant number of passengers, claimed to be 60%, choose to use the BEST for short routes, stated officials.

In light of this, on Sunday the BEST declared that it has assembled seven centres that would assist in smooth travel, whilst also ameliorating the frequency of buses, claimed reports.

The official who made the above claim, according to reports also stated that with shorter routes, the connection between them can be undertaken through a hub that acts as a liaison bus station for travellers to end their journey or catch another bus to continue. These centres will also be equipped with indicators, highlighting the expected time of the buses. Moreover, the official believes that it will be easier for travellers to catch another bus at the hub, instead of catching it from any stop, state accounts.

One of these hubs is said to be the Mahim bus station, equipped with four bus tracks that were recently inaugurated by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. If reports are to be believed, other hubs will be at Andheri, Dadar, Jogeshwari, Santacruz, Sion and Wadala.

With the opportunity to change buses at the said hubs, commute from the western suburb to south Mumbai will become convenient.   

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