Overview

• The A-1 service began July 15 with single-decker electric AC buses linking Electric House in Colaba to Bandra Reclamation
• The route operates six departures each morning and six evening runs on weekdays to meet peak commuter demand
• Route No. 1 was halted in mid-2024 under a network rationalisation drive before sustained public pressure prompted its return
• BEST officials say they aim to deploy double-deckers on the corridor once additional vehicles enter the fleet
• The revival forms part of BEST’s wider modernisation push, backed by depot upgrades, real-time tracking partnerships and a plan to grow to 7,000 buses by 2027