58 BEST drivers dismissed between 2022 and 2024 due to road accidents, says Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde

Mumbai: A total of 58 BEST bus drivers and service contractor companies were dismissed between 2022 and 2024 due to road accidents, state deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde told the legislative council on Monday. In a written response, Shinde also said 603 drivers have been suspended due to accidents.Shinde added that to prevent accidents, the BEST undertaking has extended the duration of advanced training for the electric bus drivers. Additionally, 200 drivers have received practical training on a bus driving simulator system. Under the supervision of officials from the traffic and engineering departments, the driving patterns of bus drivers on roads are checked, and appropriate action is taken against drivers found driving recklessly, he added.In the latest major accident, four people were killed and 10 more were injured after they were knocked down by a reversing BEST bus on Dec 29, 2025. BEST is currently transitioning to electric vehicles.