According to the best administration, daily and monthly passes will also become expensive from Friday. The daily pass fare has been increased from Rs 60 to Rs 75. At the same time, the monthly pass fare for unlimited journey from monthly pass has been increased from 900 to 1800.
Exemption applied for students
Relief has been maintained for school and college students. Students under the age of 26 will continue to get passes at current discounted rates. Students holding uniforms of BMC School will continue to travel free travel through smart cards as before.
Best’s effort to improve economic situation
The Best Administration says that the fare hike is necessary to improve the economic status of Best and provide continuous services. At the same time, Mumbaikars say that this decision will have a big impact on the pockets of common Mumbaikars. Best buses in Mumbai are still an important transport means for the poor and middle class. Options like taxi and rickshaws are expensive and it is difficult for everyone to bear.
In such a situation, this increase in the fares of the best bus has become a matter of concern for millions of passengers. Also, passengers say that the Best Administration has increased the fares. However, there is no attention to the demand for better services. According to him, the Best Administration has not taken any step towards decreasing the number of buses, long waiting on stops and ending the congestion problem.