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Mumbai: BEST Buses To Get Live Tracking On Google Maps, Here's What We Know

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BEST plans to cut waiting times between buses from 35-45 minutes to just 15-20 minutes, offering more frequent services.

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The new system will also suggest alternative and faster routes to help commuters reach their destinations more quickly. (representational Image)
The new system will also suggest alternative and faster routes to help commuters reach their destinations more quickly. (representational Image)

Mumbai’s Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) has teamed up with Google Maps to make daily commutes smoother.

Passengers will soon be able to track BEST buses in real-time, helping them plan their journeys better.

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BEST is working to reduce wait times between buses from 35-45 minutes to just 15-20 minutes. This move aims to improve Mumbai’s public transport system by offering more frequent and reliable services.

Currently, Google Maps does not support real-time tracking for BEST buses, but that is about to change. According to the Hindustan Times, the feature will go live within a month.

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As per Free Press Journal, BEST General Manager SVR Srinivas confirmed, “We have had multiple meetings with Google, and we expect the service to go live for the public within a month. Passengers will be able to view our bus routes and plan their journey accordingly."

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    How It Will Work

    • Enter Your Journey Details: Commuters will input their starting point and destination in Google Maps.
    • Route Suggestions: The app will recommend the fastest and most efficient travel options based on real-time GPS data.
    • Multi-Modal Travel: Google Maps will suggest BEST buses, metro, local trains, auto-rickshaws, and taxis, ensuring a seamless journey.
    • Live Bus Updates: Passengers will get real-time notifications on bus arrival times, delays, and route changes.

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