BEST To Reintroduce Smaller CNG Buses In Bhandup, Eastern Suburbs After Electric Bus Mishaps On Sloping Roads
Published on: April 22, 2026, 1:05 a.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
After two recent mishaps involving long electric buses in Bhandup, BEST plans to procure 500 air-conditioned nine-metre CNG midi buses for safer operations on narrow and hilly routes. The proposal aims to improve manoeuvrability, boost Metro last-mile connectivity, and support fleet expansion, though funding remains a key challenge.
