If everything goes as per plan, city commuters may soon be able to travel in mini air-conditioned (AC) buses of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking, as the first lot of the 450 wet-leased AC and non-AC buses is expected to join the fleet in three months. In less than 24 hours after signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the BEST Workers’ Union, a recognised labour union, BEST on Tuesday said 25% of the buses will be supplied within three months. The BEST undertaking has given the work order for the diesel-run buses to two private contractors – Anthony Garages and Shri Krupa Services Private Limited. It includes 200 mini non-AC, 200 mini AC and 50 non-AC midi buses. Small-sized midi and mini buses are being hired, so they can manoeuvre faster on congested roads.

Source: Hindustan Times June 12, 2019 23:15 UTC