BEST Shivratri Special Buses: Detailed Route Breakdown & Timings

The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) has introduced BEST Shivratri special buses to facilitate travel for thousands of devotees visiting religious sites across Mumbai on the occasion of Mahashivratri.

To manage the surge in commuters, BEST has announced extra buses on key routes leading to popular religious destinations such as Kanheri Caves, Babulnath Temple, and Banganga. Transport officials and bus inspectors will be stationed at strategic points to assist passengers and maintain order.

The additional services will ensure smooth and hassle-free transportation to major temples and pilgrimage locations.

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Route-wise Breakdown of BEST Shivratri Special Buses

Key Highlights of BEST’s Mahashivratri Bus Service

Kanheri Caves (Sanjay Gandhi National Park)

• 6 additional buses on Route 188 from Borivali East to Kanheri Caves.
• Regular bus services on this route will continue alongside special services.
• Bus inspectors will be deployed at entry points for smooth coordination

Babulnath Temple & Banganga

• 8 extra buses on Routes 57, 67, and 103 to manage the increased footfall.
• Services operational from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM to ensure convenient access.

BEST’s Measures for Hassle-Free Commuting

Deployment of transport officials at key points like:

• Sanjay Gandhi National Park entrance
• Ellora Chowki (Borivali Station East)
• Kanheri Caves and temple premises

Additional buses integrated with regular schedules to minimize waiting times.

BEST urges commuters to plan travel accordingly and utilize public transport to avoid congestion.

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For real-time updates and route inquiries, passengers can check the official BEST website or mobile app.