BEST way home from the airport

iyou · Jun 23rd, 2005, 04:13

Getting robbed on the Western Express Highway and haggling with cabbies at the airport are now a thing of the past. From today, BEST introduces an AC bus service to South Mumbai every night.

Mid Day’s Anand Holla, who travelled on one of the trial runs, tells you why it will be more than just a joyride

Full story

iyou · Jun 23rd, 2005, 05:32

But how will the manage all the luggage people will want to bring on board?

Here's the official poop from BEST Undertaking's website

http://www.bestundertaking.com/transport/index.htm

For the benefit of passengers arriving in Mumbai City during the nighttime, the BEST has introduced Air-Conditioned, and Limited bus services, from Chhatrapati Shivaji International (Sahar) Airport to Nariman Point / Backbay Depot in South Mumbai. Considering the peak activity at the airports during night hours theses bus services will be operated from 23.00hrs to 5.00hrs.

Both Air-Conditioned as well as Limited bus services would be provided by the BEST on this route at an interval of every half an hour. The frequency of the buses will be further improved on the basis of response from the passengers.

These bus routes are connecting four prime hotels of the Mumbai city. They are ITC Grand Maratha Sheraton (Parel), Taj Palace (Apollo Bunder), Hilton Tower (Nariman Point), and Hotel President (Cuffe Parade), on its itinerary.

The detailed itineraries of these services are:

Chhatrapati Shivaji International (Sahar) Airport, Domestic Airport Santacruz, Kala Nagar, Mahim, Shivaji Park, Khodadad Circle, Parel, Lalbaug, Byculla, Bhendi Bazar, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST), Museum, Mantralaya.

Chhatrapati Shivaji International (Sahar) Airport, Domestic Airport Santacruz, Kala Nagar, Mahim, Shivaji Park, Worli, Mumbai Central, Thakurdwar, Metro, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST).

These services are also available in the return journey towards Airport.

This service is a joint initiative between BEST, Airport Authority of India, and Mumbai Traffic Police.

-m2- · Jun 23rd, 2005, 06:13

great news!

SHIMLA · Jun 23rd, 2005, 09:00

Certainly great news ! Kudos to the BEST and others !!

caster · Jun 23rd, 2005, 20:12

The BEST news from BEST. Earnestly hope the other Metros catch up.....

Jun 23rd, 2005, 04:13	#1
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Jun 23rd, 2005, 05:32	#2
iyou Maha Guru Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon USA Posts: 502	Fascinating post, iyou! You're the greatest!! But how will the manage all the luggage people will want to bring on board? Here's the official poop from BEST Undertaking's website http://www.bestundertaking.com/transport/index.htm For the benefit of passengers arriving in Mumbai City during the nighttime, the BEST has introduced Air-Conditioned, and Limited bus services, from Chhatrapati Shivaji International (Sahar) Airport to Nariman Point / Backbay Depot in South Mumbai. Considering the peak activity at the airports during night hours theses bus services will be operated from 23.00hrs to 5.00hrs. Both Air-Conditioned as well as Limited bus services would be provided by the BEST on this route at an interval of every half an hour. The frequency of the buses will be further improved on the basis of response from the passengers. These bus routes are connecting four prime hotels of the Mumbai city. They are ITC Grand Maratha Sheraton (Parel), Taj Palace (Apollo Bunder), Hilton Tower (Nariman Point), and Hotel President (Cuffe Parade), on its itinerary. The detailed itineraries of these services are: Chhatrapati Shivaji International (Sahar) Airport, Domestic Airport Santacruz, Kala Nagar, Mahim, Shivaji Park, Khodadad Circle, Parel, Lalbaug, Byculla, Bhendi Bazar, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST), Museum, Mantralaya. Chhatrapati Shivaji International (Sahar) Airport, Domestic Airport Santacruz, Kala Nagar, Mahim, Shivaji Park, Worli, Mumbai Central, Thakurdwar, Metro, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST). These services are also available in the return journey towards Airport. This service is a joint initiative between BEST, Airport Authority of India, and Mumbai Traffic Police.

Jun 23rd, 2005, 09:00	#4
SHIMLA Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Yangon, MYANMAR Posts: 4,125	Certainly great news ! Kudos to the BEST and others !! __________________ Whoever said money can't buy happiness didn't know where to shop !

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