The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) Undertaking has announced a major overhaul of its bus network across Mumbai, introducing new routes, modifying several existing ones, and converting select air-conditioned (AC) services into regular buses. The new schedule will take effect from Saturday.
According to BEST officials, the reorganisation aims to enhance inter-suburban connectivity, ease congestion at bus depots, and provide smoother travel options between major residential and commercial areas.
New route launch
A new weekday service, Route A-101, will operate between Worli Trade Centre and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), offering a direct link between Worli and South Mumbai. The route will pass through J.D. Somani Marg, Peddar Road, Nana Chowk, Mahalaxmi, Tardeo, and Byculla.
Route modifications and renumbering
Several routes have been restructured for better efficiency and coverage.
A-1 will now operate between CSMT and Santacruz Depot (earlier Electric House to CSMT).
A-6 will run from Backbay Depot to Tata Power Centre, replacing Colaba Depot as its destination.
A-30 has been revised to operate between P. Paluskar Chowk and Vikhroli Depot.
40 EXP will now ply between Prabhodhankar Thackeray Udyan (Shivdi) and Dindoshi via Goregaon Check Naka Flyover.
A-458 (formerly A60 EXP) will connect Deonar Depot and Borivali (E).
Route 235 will now run between Andheri (W) and Millat Nagar with newly added stops.
Route 307 has been extended from Marol Depot to Majas Depot via Takshila.
A-336 (earlier A-341 Route 2) will now link Antop Hill Depot and Rani Laxmibai Chowk (Sion).
A-362 has been extended from Kurla Station (E) to Deonar Depot.
A-372 will operate between Trombay and Ghatkopar Bus Station via PL Lokhande Marg, Chembur Station, and Amar Mahal.
A-433 has been revised to connect Ghatkopar Bus Station to Andheri Station (W) via Gokhale Bridge.
A-465, earlier A-461 (Route 2), will now operate between Charkop and Marol Depot.
A-502 has been extended from Deonar Depot to Shivaji Nagar Depot via Samrat Ashok Nagar.
AC services converted to regular routes
To make commuting more affordable, BEST has converted several AC services into non-AC routes. The affected services include:
A-207: Malvani Depot ⇄ Dahisar Bus Station
A-211: Bandra Station (W) ⇄ Father Agnel Ashram
A-215: Bandra Reclamation Bus Station ⇄ Tata Colony
A-399: Trombay ⇄ Maharana Pratap Chowk (Mulund)
A-410: Vikhroli Depot ⇄ Kondivita / Mahakali Caves
A-604: Kanjurmarg Station (W) ⇄ Bhandup Station (W)
A-605: Bhausaheb Phadke Chowk ⇄ Tembi Pada Naka
A-606: Bhausaheb Phadke Chowk ⇄ Ashok Kedar Chowk
A BEST spokesperson said the reorganisation is part of a broader effort to modernise the city’s public transport network and strengthen last-mile connectivity. The transport body will continue monitoring passenger feedback and make further route adjustments based on commuter demand and travel patterns.
