Mumbai’s Push For Electric Buses Sparks Debate Over Idle CNG Infrastructure
December 4, 2025: Mumbai’s public transport landscape is facing renewed scrutiny as BEST’s aggressive shift toward a fully electric fleet raises concerns over the city’s substantial but now underused CNG infrastructure. Mahanagar Gas Ltd (MGL) had spent years creating a robust CNG ecosystem—with pipelines, high-capacity dispensers, and investments across 15 depots—yet these facilities now operate […]
Mumbai Boosts Green Mobility With 157 New Electric Buses For BEST Fleet
October 31, 2025: In a major push toward sustainable urban transport, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated 157 new electric buses for Mumbai’s BEST fleet at the Colaba depot. He emphasized that strengthening the city’s bus network is crucial to complement the metro and suburban railway systems. Fadnavis also directed BEST to improve its financial […]