The IFC team appreciated the innovative 360-degree approach of BEST towards green travel by deploying the largest fleet of electric buses in India, introducing India's first and only electric AC double-decker bus, tying up 700MW solar energy to operate EV buses, launching India's first national common mobility card, providing an innovative digital ticketing solution with the BEST Chalo app and introducing e-scooters at bus stops and India's first and only 100 per cent digital buses with ‘self tap-in tap-out’ system. It also acknowledged that BEST is the first city bus transport utility in India to implement the concept of mobility as a service (MAAS).

The ICF team visited the Colaba bus depot and saw the AC electric double-decker, open-deck, premium service and tap-in tap-out buses. “We are continuously trying to provide efficient, reliable, environment-friendly, commuter-friendly and financially sustainable public bus transport in Mumbai city. The new initiative with the IFC will help us develop world-class facilities for bus commuters such as waiting lounges, convenience facilities, surveillance, digital display and boarding and de-boarding platforms,” said Chandra.

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