On Friday, September 15, marked the end of an era as Mumbai’s last double-decker Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) bus departed from Marol Depot. These red double-decker buses were an essential part of city’s public transport system for over 80 years. https://x.com/vkchandresh/status/1702890322060324919?s=20The iconic red double-decker buses, introduced in 1937, have become an inseparable part of Mumbai’s identity. Due to the high operational expenses, the BEST administration decided to end the production of double-decker buses after 2008. Starting from February this year, BEST has been gradually introducing battery-powered double-decker buses and so far, approximately 25 of them are already in service.

Source: Mint September 16, 2023 19:17 UTC