Citizens Slam BEST’s Depot Redevelopment Plans Amid Shrinking Bus Fleet And Service Concerns
October 30, 2025: Even as Mumbai added 150 new electric buses this week, concerns over the city’s dwindling public transport network continue to rise. The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking’s fleet now stands at 2,759 buses — a 15-year low — prompting urban mobility experts and citizens’ groups to warn that Mumbai’s public […]
Mumbai Metro-3’s ‘No-Network’ Zone Sparks Debate: Digital Detox Or Connectivity Lapse?
October 28, 2025: Mumbai’s newly operational Metro-3 line, stretching from Aarey to Cuffe Parade, has become the centre of a spirited public debate. While the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has introduced free WiFi for commuters, the absence of mobile network coverage inside the underground corridor continues to frustrate passengers. Metro-3, the city’s first fully […]
Mumbai Metro 2030: Over 300 Km Network To Transform City Commute Within Five Years
October 28, 2025: Mumbai’s urban commute is set for a massive transformation as the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) accelerates work on its 300+ km metro network. Out of the total 374 km of corridors planned, a majority are expected to be at least partly operational by 2027, bringing faster, cleaner, and more efficient […]
MMRC Partners With Cityflo To Launch Feeder Buses For Metro Line 3, Boosting Last-Mile Connectivity
October 24, 2025: The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has partnered with app-based bus service provider Cityflo to launch dedicated feeder bus services for Metro Line 3 commuters, aimed at enhancing first and last-mile connectivity across Mumbai. The new service currently operates from Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) and Worli, connecting commuters to key commercial and residential […]
BEST Seeks AAI Clearance For Santacruz Depot Redevelopment Amid Citizen Concerns
October 16, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking has initiated steps to redevelop its Santacruz bus depot and staff quarters, inviting applications to appoint a consultant for obtaining a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Airports Authority of India (AAI) regarding permissible building heights. The 13,000 sq m depot and residential complex, […]
Mumbai Metro Yellow Line 2B To Begin Operations In December, 2nd Phase Expected By 2026
October 15, 2025: Mumbai’s long-awaited Metro Yellow Line 2B is nearing completion, with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) targeting a December 2025 launch for the first phase and a summer 2026 rollout for the second, according to a Hindustan Times report. The 23.6-km elevated corridor will serve as a crucial east-west connector, linking […]
Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora Hails Metro 3 As A ‘Turning Point’ In Mumbai’s Public Transport Story
October 15, 2025: Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora has lauded the newly inaugurated Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line), describing it as a “decisive step towards decongesting our roads and elevating Mumbai’s infrastructure.” Sharing his experience on Instagram, Deora posted a short video from his metro ride, calling the project “Mumbai’s newest lifeline roaring to […]
Digital Disconnect In Mumbai’s New Metro Highlights Gaps In City’s Infrastructure Vision
October 10, 2025: Commuters on Mumbai’s newly operational Aqua Line of the underground metro are finding themselves forced into an involuntary digital detox. Mobile network services remain largely unavailable along the 33.5-kilometre route, an issue that has persisted for months despite repeated complaints on social media and at station counters. While living without connectivity for […]
PM Modi Launches Final Phase Of Aqua Line-3, Cutting Travel Time Across South Mumbai
October 08, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the final phase of Mumbai Metro Line-3 (Aqua Line), marking a major milestone in enhancing the city’s public transport network. Constructed at a cost of over Rs 12,200 crore for Phase 2B, and with the total project exceeding Rs 37,270 crore, the fully underground metro promises faster, […]
Strategic Planning Can Keep Mumbai’s Infrastructure Ambitions On Track
October 3, 2025: Mumbai’s infrastructure development has reached a turning point. Rapid urbanisation and a population projected to reach 28 million by 2030 are exerting unprecedented pressure on the city’s ageing systems. Roads and bridges are congested, public transport is stretched beyond capacity, and monsoon flooding remains a recurring disruption. At this stage, the choices […]