Somit Sen
Senior Editor at The Times of India
Senior Editor @TOIMumbai @alumnixaviers. #DataJournalist #Transport #Power #RenewableEnergy #ElectricVehicle #Infrastructure #Humaninterest. Views are personal
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1 week ago |
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Somit Sen
The School Bus Owners' Association (SBOA) is petitioning the state transport department with evidence of illegal school vans operating in Mumbai, demanding strict action before schools reopen. Concerns are rising over unsafe vehicles cramming children without proper safety measures, violating existing policies.
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1 week ago |
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Somit Sen
The Mumbai Central – Hazrat Nizamuddin August Kranti Tejas Rajdhani Express will add an AC 3-Tier coach from May 7th and 8th, respectively, from both originating stations. This enhancement increases the train's capacity, accommodating approximately 72 more passengers per trip. The Rajdhani Express is known for its speed and onboard services, offering comfortable travel between Mumbai and Delhi.
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1 week ago |
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Somit Sen
Mumbai: The BEST fleet could further deplete to less than 2,700 buses this month as there is a much bigger scrapping wave in May when 170 JNNURM full-sized buses will be phased out. Also, a few midi buses are to be scrapped from the fleet. Sources in the undertaking said that with the phasing out of 170 full-sized buses, 80% of full-sized buses owned by BEST will go off the roads. "The remaining such buses will be scrapped by Sept-Oct.
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2 weeks ago |
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Somit Sen
NewsCity Newsmumbai NewsBrace to pay double or treble BEST bus fare from next wkTrendingMumbai: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority (MMRTA) on Wednesday gave in-principle approval to the BEST bus fare hike proposal, which will double the minimum bus fare for 35 lakh daily commuters. Fares will even treble as distances increase, said MMRTA sources, adding that the hike is expected to be implemented from next week. The minutes of the meeting are yet to be signed, MMRTA sources said.
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2 weeks ago |
timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Somit Sen
NewsCity Newsmumbai News1.5x surge fare cap, spot fine on drivers cancelling rides: State aggregator policyTrendingMumbai: Drivers of aggregator cabs cancelling rides will have to pay a fine, which, in turn, should be immediately deposited in the account of the rider. Besides, aggregators can give maximum 25% discount and limit surge pricing to 1.5 times the normal fare determined by govt. These are part of the Aggregator Cabs Policy, 2025, cleared and approved by the state cabinet Tuesday.
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RT @myBESTBus: Launching of BEST Bus Routes on Google Maps with the hands of Honorable Shri Devendra Fadnavis Chief Minister and Honorable…
The BEST bus network has driven Mumbai for 150 years. Is it now failing its own commuters? The transport service that was touted as best in country, much like its acronym, is now in a state of decline. Watch the news on TOI youtube channel - I witness https://t.co/gE6CO0SPdt