{
  "id": 19670791,
  "title": "Mumbai: BEST To Induct 1,500 Electric Midi Buses Under PM E-DRIVE Scheme, First 225 By March 2027 To Improve Last-Mile Connectivity",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/mumbai-best-to-induct-1-500-electric-midi-buses-under-pm-e-drive",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T15:41:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-best-to-induct-1500-electric-midi-buses-under-pm-e-drive-scheme-first-225-by-march-2027-to-improve-last-mile-connectivity"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai's BEST will add 1,500 air-conditioned electric mid-size buses to its fleet under the PM E-DRIVE scheme, with the first 225 slated for delivery by March 2027. The new addition aims to enhance last-mile connectivity, reduce wait times, and navigate narrow roads and heavy traffic in densely populated areas. The fleet, comprising 1,050 buses from Mumbai Electric Vehicle Operation Pvt Ltd and 450 from Sai Green E-Transit Pvt Ltd, will offer wheelchair accessibility, advanced safety features, and a minimum range of 200 km on a single charge.",
  "summary": "Mumbai, November 12, 2026: In a major push to strengthen Mumbai’s public transport network, BEST will induct 1,500 air-conditioned electric midi buses under the Centre’s PM E-DRIVE scheme. The agreement was signed on November 12, with the new 9-metre buses expected to improve last-mile connectivity, reduce waiting time at bus stops and serve areas where larger buses cannot easily operate. The…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}