To make commute smooth and easy for Mumbaikers on Navratri, the Mahrashtra governemt has announced extension of metro and bus services throughout the nine days of the festival. The decision will help hundreds of people who travel during Navratri to participate in Dandiya, Garga and Durga Puja events.
The Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport Undertaking (BEST) on Friday evening announced that it will operate special buses from October 15 to 23 — which will cater to the rush of devotees during ‘Mahalaxmi Yatra’ in the city.
Accoridng to the release, these buses will operate from Byculla, Mahalaxmi and a few other railway stations to Mahalaxmi temple
A total of 26 additional buses will ply faily during the nine-day festival. An official said that there will be special buses from Sewree, Lalbaug and CP Tank among other places.
These special buses will be deployed on route numbers 37, 57, 151, A-63, A-77, 83, A-357.
Metro Services To Be Exteded To Accomodate Navratri Rush
Metro services in Mumbai will also be extended from October 19 to October 23 to help commuters attending dandiya events travel in late hours.
“The festival of Navratri will demand many people to travel late at night, and we made this important decision to ensure their safety and comfort during their travels. It will bring a lot of benefits to the commuters, and this extension will be witnessed as a valuable decision by Mumbaikars as they can now enjoy the festival with much more enthusiasm,” a statement by CMO said.
Comments
0 comment