As the state polls draw closer, the city is buzzing with political promises, debates and rallies. Politicians are leaving no stone unturned to woo the voters. However, one crucial issue seems to be missing from the discussions, which is the steady decline of Mumbai's public transport system, particularly the bus services provided by BEST Undertaking.
Once considered the city's second lifeline after local trains, BEST buses are now facing an existential crisis, which has made the daily commute of over 35 lakh Mumbaikars increasingly difficult. Despite being a significant citizen-centric issue, no political party has included the revival of BEST in their election manifestos, which showcases the indifference towards the suffering of the commuters. In this report which part of the 'Save BEST' campaign, The Free Press Journal delves deeper to understand the issues plaguing the once-reliable system and how they are impacting not only the passengers but also the BEST staff.
Shrinking fleet, longer wait times, inereased reliance on contractors
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