BEST Files 'Missing' Bus Stop Complaint After Andheri East Shelter Revamp Sparks Permission Row
Mumbai: A revamped BEST bus shelter at Andheri East has landed in controversy after the transport undertaking reported its original bus stop as ‘missing’ to the police. The shelter on Old Nagardas Road, which now has a new structure carrying BEST’s logo and a plaque crediting a public representative, was allegedly modified without the transport body's knowledge. The BEST administration said it…
A revamped BEST bus shelter at Andheri East has sparked a controversy, after the transport company reported its original bus stop as ‘missing’ to the police. The shelter, located on Old Nagardas Road, has a new structure with BEST's logo and a plaque acknowledging a public representative. The BEST administration only discovered the changes two days ago and has launched an investigation into the matter.
UBT Sena member Sachin Patil raised concerns about permissions, funding, and the construction procedure at the BEST Committee meeting. He demanded answers about the official approval, funding source, and whether a tender process was followed. A BEST official confirmed the 'missing' complaint and stated that they are conducting a thorough investigation.
Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel denied unauthorized construction, claiming all necessary permissions were obtained. The controversy has also brought attention to the maintenance and commercial use of BEST's public infrastructure, which operates over 4,500 bus stops across Mumbai.
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