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More trains, Metro services but less buses on election day

More trains, Metro services but less buses on election day

While the Central Railway will be running nightlong local trains, special Metro services will be running on Line 1, 3, 7 and 2A on all lines on polling day

20 November,2024 10:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
State Human Rights Commission summons officers over Borivli hawkers’ menace

State Human Rights Commission summons officers over Borivli hawkers’ menace

Pulling up BMC, BEST and police, State Human Rights Commission says they need to answer for how such rampant encroachment has hampered even bus services on the stretch

15 November,2024 09:08 AM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari
Mumbai: Activists raised objections over BMC's plan to auction BEST substation

Mumbai: Activists raised objections over BMC's plan to auction BEST substation

The Mumbai civic body has been facing financial difficulties for some time, with its fixed deposits falling from Rs 92,000 crore to Rs 82,000 crore in just two years. To generate revenue, BMC decided to auction off some of its properties including BEST Substation land. This plan was included in current budget, and the tender was released recently

12 November,2024 11:14 PM IST | Mumbai | Prajakta Kasale
Maharashtra elections 2024: MVA to challenge BJP bastion Ghatkopar East

Maharashtra elections 2024: MVA to challenge BJP bastion Ghatkopar East

In Ghatkopar East, the Assembly elections focus on redevelopment challenges and anti-incumbency sentiment. The BJP, holding the seat for over 30 years, faces competition from MVA’s Rakhi Jadhav and others, with key concerns including traffic, pollution, and housing redevelopment

11 November,2024 08:54 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer Surve
Maharashtra elections 2024: Aaditya Thackeray’s vision for a liveable Mumbai

Maharashtra elections 2024: Aaditya Thackeray’s vision for a liveable Mumbai

Aaditya Thackeray shares his vision for transforming Mumbai into a liveable city through improved public services, expanded open spaces, and sustainable transportation.

09 November,2024 12:25 PM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
Aaditya Thackeray shares his vision for Mumbai’s future and his re-election plan

Aaditya Thackeray shares his vision for Mumbai’s future and his re-election plan

Aaditya Thackeray, MLA from Worli, discusses his plans for Mumbai’s future, focusing on improved transportation, healthcare, and housing, while critiquing the current government’s handling of key issues.

09 November,2024 10:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
Mumbai: BEST staff go on flash strike at Magathane

Mumbai: BEST staff go on flash strike at Magathane

Employees were protesting non-payment of Diwali bonus this year

04 November,2024 07:34 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Mumbai: BEST staff at Magathane depot go on strike over Diwali bonus non-payment

Mumbai: BEST staff at Magathane depot go on strike over Diwali bonus non-payment

While BMC employees were announced timely bonuses, before the model code of conduct for elections was announced, BEST employees have failed to get any

03 November,2024 10:49 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Mumbai: BEST fleet loses 280 buses, undertaking to slap notice on contractor

Mumbai: BEST fleet loses 280 buses, undertaking to slap notice on contractor

Latter had been unable to operate vehicles since last week, commuters inconvenienced

24 October,2024 08:12 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Survey reveals strong support for 'Fare-Free' public transport for women

Survey reveals strong support for 'Fare-Free' public transport for women

A remarkable 94 per cent of women expressed a desire for political parties to prioritise fare-free, safe, and reliable public bus transport in their agendas for the Maharashtra assembly polls

21 October,2024 07:37 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar

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