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BEST Ordered To Pay Rs 36 Lakhs To Man Who Lost Leg In Accident
In Mumbai, a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) has ordered the Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) to pay over Rs. 36 lakhs to Aslahuddin Shaikh, a 31-year-old man. Notably, the man lost his right leg had been amputated in 2017 after a BEST bus hit his motorcycle in Malad. The decision came after Shaikh's advocate informed that doctors told him that he is 85% disabled.
Tags: accident, National, Mumbai, BEST, Compensation
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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Mumbai To Have AC E-Double Decker Buses In August
Mumbai Government is all setthe to launch first AC e-double-decker bus in the first week of August. The bus will be launched, on the BEST Foundation Day on August 7. The announcement came after the Supreme Court gave a green signal to BEST, to go ahead with the current deal of 2100 single-decker electric buses, under which 25% of buses will be procured by year-end.
Tags: Mumbai, AC Double Decker Bus, Electric Vehicle, BEST, Foundation Day
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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BEST Launches Direct AC Bus For Airport Terminal 1, 2: Mumbai
In order to make airport travel easier for Mumbai people, the Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) launched a new AC bus service for travelling from terminals I, and II, which are 5 km apart. On April 7, the BMC flagged off the bus, connecting the two terminals, at a price of Rs 50, one-way. The new service would help passengers to avoid expensive Uber rides, and time.
Tags: BEST, Mumbai Airport, Terminal I and II, Bus Service, Passengers
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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India Ranked Among Top 10 Best Cross-Country For Road Trips: Survey
India has been ranked among the top ten countries in the world, for the best cross-country road trip, by Holidu. The survey was conducted in 118 countries, in which the United States occupied the top position. To compile the global ‘Cross-Country Road Trip Index’, the survey included factors like the number of known vertebrate species, ranking of natural assets like beaches, parks, and the number of terrains.
Tags: India, BEST, road trip, Holidu survey, USA
Courtesy: The Times of India
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Maharashtra Govt To Revive Electric Iconic Double Decker Bus In City
Mumbai is expected to introduce electric double decker buses in the City. Notably, approximately 900 AC double decker buses are being procured by Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST). Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Aditya Thackeray said, the state government led by Shiv Sena will revive the old iconic double decker bus in Mumbai. Aditya took to Twitter and said, "The BEST double-decker now Electric!"
Tags: BEST, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation , Mumbai, Aaditya Thackeray, Maharashtra Government
Courtesy: ANI
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'BEST' Will Only Induct Electric Buses In Its Fleet Says Aaditya Thackeray
Maharashtra environment minister Aaditya Thackeray said we've planned to induct only electric buses in the fleet of Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) to fight built ''eco-friendly Mumbai metropolis'' at the BMC headquarters on October 4. Besides, he also said the BEST would run the double-decker buses only on electrical energy or hydrogen fuel cell. The entire fleet of the BEST would be turned into electric buses by 2028.
Tags: E-buses, BEST, Mumbai, Maharastra, enviornment minister
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
