Alcohol tests to be must for drivers
The Free Press Journal|December 12, 2024
Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) is tightening its safety measures in the wake of the tragic Kurla accident that claimed seven lives and injured 42.

The civic transport body announced mandatory breath analyser tests for all drivers and held crucial meetings with private operators on Wednesday to address safety concerns and improve training standards.

The accident, which occurred two days ago, involved an out-of-control BEST electric bus ramming into pedestrians, vehicles, and finally a housing society wall in Kurla (W).

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