Overview

• BEST has doubled minimum fares for non-AC buses to ₹10 and AC buses to ₹12, with maximum fares for longer routes now capped at ₹60 and ₹65 respectively.
• A ₹2 toll tax will be charged for passengers crossing the Brihanmumbai region limits, adding to revised fare structures.
• Despite the fare increase, concession schemes for children, students, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities remain intact, ensuring affordability for vulnerable groups.
• Digital payment incentives include bonus trips on e-transaction passes and a 5% additional wallet value to encourage cashless transactions.
• The fare revision is expected to generate ₹590 crore annually, supporting fleet expansion, electrification, and operational sustainability for the struggling transport body.