The red-beacon-flashing official car is the Indian VVIP's preferred mode of travel. But judges of the high court will today pass it up for a more plebeian form of transport-a bus.
The judges, who are travelling to Uttan in Thane district for the foundation stone-laying ceremony of a law academy, responded with enthusiasm to the idea which was reportedly mooted by a senior traffic official.
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After a long wait, the Brihanamumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking’s Chinese KingLong buses will finally roll on the Mumbai roads.
However, the bus will not have its traditional red colour, it will be blue and violet. BEST will launch the service as a New Year’s gift to commuters in January after the state government clears the new colours.
Private players, V-Link group have began their taxi services in the city a few months back. With 150 taxis plying the streets, one can ‘dial-a-cab’ on 44224422. The service of these cabs is currently restricted upto Malad, Mulund and Kurla.)
With this do we see a new competition in passenger transport services, or another source of traffic problem? Whats your view?
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