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Mumbai’s BEST Unveils Citywide Bus Overhaul Taking Effect November 1

BEST says the revisions prioritize efficiency to deliver more reliable, comfortable commutes.

Overview

  • New services include A-101 between World Trade Centre and CSMT, A-701 from Colaba’s World Trade Centre to Marol Depot, and A-86 linking Thane Depot with Tata Power Bus Station.
  • Key restructurings shift A-1 to operate CSMT–Santacruz Depot and revise A-6 to run Backbay Depot–Tata Power Station, with A-30 extended to Vikhroli Depot.
  • Several routes convert to air-conditioned service to improve comfort, including A-207 (Malvani–Dahisar), A-211 (Bandra–Father Agnel) and A-410 (Vikhroli Depot–Mahakali Caves), with additional suburban AC upgrades.
  • Number changes and path tweaks include PL-60 renumbered as 484, A-341 as A-336, and A-60 as A-458, alongside corridor adjustments across south, central and western suburbs.
  • Selective withdrawals accompany the revamp, with segments of A-79 suspended and the A-216 extension beyond Kanjurmarg dropped, as Bhandup routes are reorganised via A-605 to Tembipada Naka and A-606 to Ashok Kedare Chowk.