A bus carries anywhere between 50 and 90 passengers. If these many self-driven car users shift to BEST buses, the roads will be less cluttered. Besides, electric buses reduce air pollution and the carbon footprint.
The launch of the premium service was slated for Navratri but was postponed due to a delay in getting certification from Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) which is mandatory as these are electric buses.
The premium bus service will run with 100 buses in the fleet till December. Over the next year, the number is expected to go up ten-fold.
The service will make it possible for commuters to book their seats and travel in air-conditioned comfort without bothering about the traffic. It will be of great respite as it will run in peak hours with limited halts. The fares are expected to be cheaper than shared auto-rickshaws and taxis, with the facility of a monthly pass.
The seats can be booked through the Chalo app and no standees will be allowed. Commuters can relax and even charge their laptops and mobile phones while travelling. The app will help them track the bus, give information on the occupancy and also allow commuters to purchase seats in real-time before the bus arrives at the stop.
Equipped with ergonomically-designed seats for extra comfort on long journeys, with headrest wings and adjustable footrests, all buses will have a dedicated USB power port for every passenger.
This is yet another feather in the cap of Maharashtra which has half the country’s e-vehicles.
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