The BEST operates buses from 27 depots across the city. The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) - the state government s bus service operator - chipped in as it ran 104 buses from six depots of the BEST to provide relief to commuters, he said. The drivers of private bus operators launched the strike on Wednesday over the salary hike and other demands.
Mumbai Bus Strike: Later in the day, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) said it had provided 150 buses to BEST, and 25 each will be run from six depots until the strike continues.
BEST bus strike: The bus strike by the drivers of private bus operators hired by the BEST - Mumbai's civic transport utility - over salary hike and other demand