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Mumbai: 23 Bus Drivers Caught Using Phones
✍️ Free Press Journal
🗓 24 Jul 2026, 06:04 AM
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The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) has caught 23 wet-lease bus drivers using mobile phones while driving, following a fatal accident in Dadar. This crackdown aims to ensure road safety in Mumbai.
The recent fatal bus crash in Dadar has prompted the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) to take strict action against reckless driving. In a surprise check, 23 wet-lease bus drivers were found using their mobile phones while driving, posing a significant risk to the safety of passengers and other road users. The BEST has launched a crackdown on such negligent behavior to prevent accidents and ensure the safety of commuters in Mumbai. The authority is taking measures to educate drivers about the dangers of distracted driving and the importance of following traffic rules.