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Lower berths in trains for senior citizens, women, and persons with disabilities

Lower berths in trains for senior citizens, women, and persons with disabilities

Ashwini Vaishnaw made the announcement while speaking in Lok Sabha on Wednesday

19 March,2025 05:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
State bus stations to be soon upgraded with modern facilities: Sarnaik

State bus stations to be soon upgraded with modern facilities: Sarnaik

Sarnaik said that the state government is focusing on upgrading bus stations with modern facilities through the "Build, Operate, Transfer" (BOT) model

18 March,2025 04:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai Metro tweaks operations with a shorter loop between Andheri and Ghatkopar

Mumbai Metro tweaks operations with a shorter loop between Andheri and Ghatkopar

Mumbai Metro Blue Line 1 has introduced a shorter turnaround between Andheri and Ghatkopar to ease congestion and improve frequency. The experiment, based on passenger feedback, is being closely monitored.

07 March,2025 12:34 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Mumbai not designed for cars: Top British transport expert

Mumbai not designed for cars: Top British transport expert

mid-day takes author and rail historian Christian Wolmar for a spin around city using every mode of public transport

04 March,2025 10:31 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Mumbai: BEST staring at a small buses crisis

Mumbai: BEST staring at a small buses crisis

With larger buses on main routes getting phased out, medium buses will take their place, creating a void in last-mile services; the BEST operates regular buses, midi buses, and minibuses, but with a shortage of regular buses, midi buses are increasingly being used on longer routes

03 March,2025 09:39 AM IST | Mumbai | Team mid-day
Maharashtra: Rape in parked Shivshahi bus rocks Pune

Maharashtra: Rape in parked Shivshahi bus rocks Pune

Incident at Swargate bus stand sparks outrage and raises safety concerns at public hubs; A massive manhunt is underway to nab the accused, a Shikrapur resident who has been named in several robbery cases

27 February,2025 09:56 AM IST | Mumbai | Archana Dahiwal
BEST ensures SSC students reach examination centres on time

BEST ensures SSC students reach examination centres on time

Mid-day conducted a test drive on Monday to check whether BEST buses were halting near SSC exam centers and whether students were given priority to ensure timely arrivals

24 February,2025 06:20 PM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari
BEST to run extra buses for Mahashivratri devotees across Mumbai

BEST to run extra buses for Mahashivratri devotees across Mumbai

To accommodate the surge in devotees travelling to key pilgrimage sites in Mumbai on Mahashivratri, the BEST Undertaking has announced extra bus services, including routes to Kanheri Caves, Sanjay Gandhi National Park, and Babula Tank’s Shiv Temple.

24 February,2025 05:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Can we keep public transport out of political disputes?

Can we keep public transport out of political disputes?

The situation quickly escalated when a larger group intercepted the bus and physically assaulted the conductor

24 February,2025 06:57 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
MTHL route marathon to be held on 16th february, traffic restrictions announced

MTHL route marathon to be held on 16th february, traffic restrictions announced

The MTHL route marathon on 16th February 2025 will see significant traffic restrictions, including road closures and alternate routes for commuters. Runners are advised to use public transport.

13 February,2025 04:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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