{
  "id": 7285400,
  "title": "Ganeshotsav 2026: BEST To Run Additional Night Buses Across Mumbai From Sept 14 To 24; Check Details",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/ganeshotsav-2026-best-to-run-additional-night-buses-across-mumbai",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T09:01:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/ganeshotsav-2026-best-to-run-additional-night-buses-across-mumbai-from-sept-14-to-24-check-details"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai's BEST undertaking will extend night bus services during Ganeshotsav 2026, running from September 14 to 24, to accommodate the anticipated surge of devotees and tourists visiting popular Ganesh pandals. The additional night buses are scheduled to operate on routes E-8, E-21, E-25, E-42, E-44, 51, 64, 66 and 69, connecting key festival areas like Colaba, Girgaon, Lalbaug, Parel, and Dadar. BEST cited the need for more public transport during late-night hours when many devotees visit major Ganpati mandals. While daytime bus services are deemed adequate, the influx of worshippers after the immersion of Gauri-Ganpati idols necessitates enhanced night-time transportation. Ganeshotsav 2026 commenced on Monday, drawing massive crowds to significant Ganesh mandals, with several mandals offering round-the-clock darshan for those unable to visit in person. The festival will conclude on September 25 with grand visarjan processions, expecting large crowds to participate. BEST's night services aim to provide better connectivity to devotees and lessen reliance on private vehicles during this festive period.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking will operate additional buses at night during Ganeshotsav 2026 to cater to the expected rush of devotees and tourists visiting prominent Ganesh pandals across the city. The additional services will be available from September 14 to September 24, covering the 10-day festival period leading up to Anant Chaturdashi on…",
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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."
}