Mumbai: The BEST undertaking’s decision to introduce electric-operated AC double-decker buses on route number 310 are not proving beneficial to those travelling to Kurla (W) station as the “excess height” of these vehicles prevents them from passing beneath Santacruz-Chembur Link Road (SCLR) flyover.
While the non-AC double-decker bus were 4.38 m tall, the new AC double decker bus has a height of 4.75 m.
The AC e-double decker buses on route 310 (Kurla station to Bandra station) were introduced on November 28. The bus traverses through Bandra-Kurla complex (BKC), but those who wish to travel to Kurla West station are not able to board it.
Kurla resident Arun Kamble said, “The AC double decker bus only operates between Kurla depot and Bandra station (E). The distance between Kurla depot and Kurla station is almost 1km. We have to either walk or take another bus to reach Kurla station (W) from the depot.”
Earlier, the double decker non-AC buses used to operate from Kurla station (w) via route 313 (Kurla station-Santacruz station via Kalina), 311 (Kurla station-Santacruz station via Air-India colony) and 332 (Kurla station-Agarkar chowk). All these non-AC double decker buses, including route number 310 used to come via SCLR double decker bridge.
The only solution to this issue to open the road to Kurla station (W) via the Buddha colony junction which was shut in 2015 to prevent congestion. And, after the closure of this access point, vehicles heading towards Kurla station (W) from Kurla depot had to take a U-turn from SCLR to reach the station road. This detour is almost 2km-long and apart from being time-consuming it is also costly for those traveling by autorickshaw.
BEST general manager Vijay Singhal said, “We have requested the MMRDA to allow the traffic to pass through the Buddha colony junction, which is closed at present. Once this happens, the AC double decker buses will be able to reach Kurla station (W).”
Kurla resident Sheldon Pinto said, “How can BEST go ahead and give orders for buses without factoring in the height which is crucial as the buses have to traverse underneath so many flyovers.”
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While the non-AC double-decker bus were 4.38 m tall, the new AC double decker bus has a height of 4.75 m.
The AC e-double decker buses on route 310 (Kurla station to Bandra station) were introduced on November 28. The bus traverses through Bandra-Kurla complex (BKC), but those who wish to travel to Kurla West station are not able to board it.
Kurla resident Arun Kamble said, “The AC double decker bus only operates between Kurla depot and Bandra station (E). The distance between Kurla depot and Kurla station is almost 1km. We have to either walk or take another bus to reach Kurla station (W) from the depot.”
Earlier, the double decker non-AC buses used to operate from Kurla station (w) via route 313 (Kurla station-Santacruz station via Kalina), 311 (Kurla station-Santacruz station via Air-India colony) and 332 (Kurla station-Agarkar chowk). All these non-AC double decker buses, including route number 310 used to come via SCLR double decker bridge.
The only solution to this issue to open the road to Kurla station (W) via the Buddha colony junction which was shut in 2015 to prevent congestion. And, after the closure of this access point, vehicles heading towards Kurla station (W) from Kurla depot had to take a U-turn from SCLR to reach the station road. This detour is almost 2km-long and apart from being time-consuming it is also costly for those traveling by autorickshaw.
BEST general manager Vijay Singhal said, “We have requested the MMRDA to allow the traffic to pass through the Buddha colony junction, which is closed at present. Once this happens, the AC double decker buses will be able to reach Kurla station (W).”
Kurla resident Sheldon Pinto said, “How can BEST go ahead and give orders for buses without factoring in the height which is crucial as the buses have to traverse underneath so many flyovers.”
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BEST undertaking deploys electric-powered air-conditioned double-decker buses on route number 310 in Mumbai suburbs connecting Kurla station (West) to Bandra station (East). The route primarily serves the financial district of Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) with a footfall of 6.5 lakh people per day. Switch mobility provides these buses, which can be charged in 1.5-3 hours and run for 250 km before requiring a charge. Each bus has a seating capacity of 65 pax, and the minimum fare is Rs 6 for a 5 km ride. BEST has taken the buses on a wet lease for Rs 56 per km and expects to make profits with an income of around Rs 75 per km.
Cop stops car taking wrong turn in Kurla, is run over
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A traffic constable in Mumbai was seriously injured when an unidentified car rammed into him for violating traffic rules. The constable had stopped the car for taking a wrong U-turn. The driver refused to obey and knocked down the constable before fleeing. The injured constable was rushed to the hospital and diagnosed with a fractured hip bone. An FIR has been lodged at Kurla police station and the police are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the car and its driver.