In 2022, after receiving INR 72 crore grant under 15th finance commission, the NMC had entrusted the company with an order to deliver 144 air-conditioned electric buses.
BEST E Bus Fire: In February, BEST had kept 400 wet-leased buses off the roads after three back-to-back incidents of buses catching fire. BEST undertaking provides public bus service in Mumbai, neighbouring Thane, Navi Mumbai and Mira-Bhayandar cities. It ferries over 30 lakh commuters with its fleet of around 3,500 buses, including those hired from different private contractors.
SRINAGAR: The trial run of six e-buses procured under the Smart City project began in Srinagar on Thursday. The trial run of these buses will take place from Lal Chowk to Nishat and will return via Foreshore road on Thursday. https://youtu.
Electrifying urban bus fleets offers emission cuts and savings, according to a new study. Global efforts to combat climate change have prompted governments to adopt various strategies, including the electrification of public transportation systems, with electric buses gaining traction as a key solution.
The BEST fleet is expanding, with the undertaking announcing on Monday that it is procuring 2,400 more single-decker electric AC buses to cater to the growing commuter demand in the city.