Summary:
Is it just another poll promise or the government really serious about Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST)? The Undertaking is focusing on two things; to reduce minimum fares to Rs 5 and overhauling their route network by increasing its fleet to 6,000 buses. We are hoping that if the fares are brought down then more people might starting using BEST buses," said Anil Patankar, Chairman, BEST Committee. Dr Surendrakumar Bagde, General Manager, BEST said, "We have an initial target of bringing the fleet to 6,000 buses and gradually to 10,000 buses through various means. We are considering fare reduction but are also working on 'two-fare' model"People and transport experts are however happy with the proposed fare reduction..