Overview
- Smoke was detected around 6 p.m. from a roof-mounted air-conditioning unit on a Shivshahi ST bus traveling from Dadar to Pune Station.
- The driver pulled over on Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Road opposite Matunga Police Station and alerted authorities as per emergency protocol.
- All 28 passengers were evacuated without injury, according to fire and State Transport officials.
- Officials later confirmed there was no fire and said the bus remained in good condition after the AC malfunction.
- Alternative travel arrangements were provided for passengers as the brief scare caused panic before the situation was contained.