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Mumbai: BEST Aims To Launch 50 Electric Double-decker Buses By 2023

Clarifying further, the BEST officials stated that the approvals for double-decker e-buses are in the final stages and will be completed soon, BEST general manager Lokesh Chandra told reporters.

Mumbai: BEST Aims To Launch 50 Electric Double-decker Buses By 2023
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Few months after its inaugural, the Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) on December 2 revealed that the undertaking will launch its premium e-bus service this month and roll out double-decker e-buses by next year.

As per reports, at least 10 double-decker e-buses will be rolled out on January 14, 2023, and the fleet will be gradually increased to 50 in the first phase.

Clarifying further, the BEST general manager Lokesh Chandra told reporters that the approvals for double-decker e-buses are in the final stages and will be completed soon.

In addition, the transport body has decided to launch its premium single-decker e-bus services later this month for which passengers will be able to reserve their seats through an app.

People can book these cabs through Chalo app, which is currently being used for ticketing and live tracking of its buses, the official added.

The BEST provides bus service to Mumbai and its surrounding areas, and has a fleet of around 3,500 buses, including more than 400 e-buses.

The transport authority has 45 non-AC double-decker diesel buses in its fleet. But they will be gradually scrapped in 2023-24, on completion of their codal life and will be replaced with new double decker e buses.

Moreover, the transport authority also plans to start taxi services with 500 electric vehicles by June next year and has already floated tenders for it.

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