Mumbai Local Transport Updates

[Esmail]

CSMT bound local train derailed at Kalyan station today.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1847315292398997943

 

[Bapun]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1847323881410871437

 

[Esmail]

Certain Mumbai metro stations have switched to Digital only ticketing system by shutting down ticket windows vending paper QR tickets. This is aimed at saving labour cost in low footfall stations as commuters are switching to online ticketing and NCMC cards.

Mumbai Metro Shifts to Digital Ticketing; Closes Windows at Select Metro Stations

To modernize ticketing systems and reduce operational costs, the Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited (MMMOCL) has shut ticket windows at specific low-traffic stations on the Metro 2A (Andheri West-Anand Nagar) and Metro 7 (Gundavali-Dahisar East) lines. Stations including Akurli, Poisar,

www.mumbailive.com

 

[Rajkumar]

I hate this steps. I required Non AC Locals.

13 New AC services in Western Railway Mumbai

 

[Esmail]

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Parliament on Wednesday that the government has cleared the proposal for the procurement of 238 new air-conditioned local trains for Mumbai.

Mumbai local train updates: 238 new AC locals coming soon as Centre gives nod

The plan to convert all local non-AC trains into AC was stopped following the opposition from the NCP in August 2022

www.mid-day.com

 

[Esmail]

BEST bus fares are set to double soon. Non Ac starting at ₹10 and Ac at ₹12

Mumbai commuters brace for BEST bus fare hike, rates could double soon

Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has approved a proposal to hike BEST bus fares by a minimum of R5 to a maximum of Rs 15

www.mid-day.com

 

[Rajkumar]

BEST Buses fares increased from Today.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1920538487326969921

 

[Rajkumar]

All Thanks to that renewal pass option after software update. My pass is valid till 31st May.
I am travelling with old fare.