MUMBAI: With Ganpati starting Tuesday, BEST will run 27 buses from 11 pm to 6 am from September 19 to 27. The special buses will run from CSMT to Sion, Worli to Kalachowkie, Nagpada to Oshiwara, Sewree to Dindoshi, Pydhonie to Vikhroli, Nagpada to Shivaji Nagar, Museum to Deonar, Girgaon to Sandhurst Road station and Museum to Sewree.
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Mumbai to bid adieu to iconic red double-decker buses on September 15; commuters urge BEST to preserve two for display at museum
Mumbai’s iconic red double-decker buses, which have been a part of the city’s public transport system since 1937, are set to be taken off the streets. The decision has sparked calls from commuter groups and bus enthusiasts to preserve at least two of these buses in a museum. The BEST administration cited high operating costs as the reason for stopping the inclusion of double-decker buses in their fleet. They have started replacing them with battery-run double-decker e-buses for tourists. Some commuters argue that the new buses lack the charm of the older ones.
TNSTC to run 300 spl buses for Vinayaka Chathurthi
The Tamil Nadu state transport corporation, Kumbakonam, will operate 300 special buses during the upcoming weekend and Vinayaka Chathurthi festival. The buses will provide hassle-free transportation for people traveling to various destinations including Trichy, Thanjavur, Pattukkottai, Nagappattinam, Tiruvarur, Mayiladuthurai, and more. Additional buses will also be operated from Trichy to Coimbatore, Tirupur, Madurai, and other cities. Passengers are encouraged to reserve their tickets in advance on the TNSTC website. Special officers and employees have been assigned to ensure smooth services during this busy period.
Vinayaka Chaturthi holiday: TNSTC Kumbakonam to run special buses to and fro Chennai
Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) Kumbakonam division will operate 300 special buses to handle the extra rush of passengers during the weekend and Vinayaka Chaturthi. The buses will be operated from Chennai to various destinations including Trichy, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, and Nagapattinam. Additionally, there will be buses available from Trichy to Coimbatore, Tirupur, and Madurai. TNSTC has urged passengers to book tickets online and has assigned special officers and employees to ensure smooth bus services.