The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) has launched a new Hop On Hop Off (Ho-Ho) bus services from August 8 across the city in order to boost tourism.
With the resumption of new service, the undertaking aims at covering more tourist spots in South Mumbai as it celebrates its 75th anniversary on Sunday, August 7.
According to reports, these AC bus service will start from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT). It will be available every day between 9 am and 8 pm. The passengers can board any bus throughout the day by buying a ticket for INR 150 per person.
Besides, to make the experience hassle-free for tourists visiting Mumbai, BEST will also allow them to board other buses operated by it on the route.
Explaining further, BEST general manager Lokesh Chandra said passengers can buy tickets for INR 150 and travel for an entire day in similar tourist buses, after alighting at any designated stops. They can also board other buses operating on the route. The official added that it’ll make ‘Mumbai Darshan’ more fun and convenient for tourists.
The new Hop On-Hop Off (Ho-Ho) AC bus service will pass through Museum, Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Babulnath, Pedder Road, Haji Ali, Race Course, Dhobi Ghat (near Mahalaxmi station) and Rani Baug.
For those unversed, BEST already operates Ho-Ho bus service from Gateway of India to Juhu Chowpatty where the buses go through several tourist destinations in the city.
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