Mumbai: From January onwards the double decker electric bus will hit the roads in Mumbai. The premium e-bus is introduced by BrihanMumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST). The buses will start service from January 14, 2023.
BEST General Manager Lokesh Chandra informed that the procedures for launching the double decker e-bus are in its final stage. About ten double decker e-bus will start service from January. Fifty e-buses will be there by the end of the first phase. This will also have a facility to book seats through the mobile app.
The Ministry of Transport has also decided to start taxi services in Mumbai with 500 electric cars. It is expected to be implemented by June 2023. Customers will be able to book cabs through the ‘Chalo’ app.
3500 buses including 400 e-buses are operating under BEST in Mumbai and surrounding areas. Currently there are 45 non-AC double-decker diesel buses running under the Ministry of Transport.
