Mumbai: In a major boost to Mumbai’s public transport network and green mobility push, the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) Undertaking on Thursday signed an agreement to induct 1,500 new air-conditioned electric 9-metre midi buses into its fleet. Executed under the Central Government’s PM E-DRIVE scheme, the initiative aims to reduce commuter waiting times, navigate congested and narrow streets, and strengthen last-mile connectivity to existing and upcoming metro stations across the city.
Ltd. will supply 1,050 EKA-make AC midi buses across 10 depots. Ltd. will supply 450 Switch-make AC midi buses across two depots,” an official said. Following a national competitive bidding process by Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) and approval from the BEST Committee, contracts were awarded on a wet-lease basis to two operators. “M/s Mumbai Vidyut Vahan Operation Pvt. Similarly, M/s SaiGreen EVM Pvt.