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Free BEST rides are coming for disabled in Mumbai, with Rs 7.64 crore fare for BMC
Summary by The Mumbai Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Pratip Acharya , as published by Indian Express — Mumbai
· September 8, 2026
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Key points The fare for these free rides will be reimbursed to the bus service by the BMC, totaling Rs 7. Disabled individuals will soon be able to ride for free on BEST buses.
Disabled individuals will soon be able to ride for free on BEST buses. The fare for these free rides will be reimbursed to the bus service by the BMC, totaling Rs 7.64 crore.
Further details about this initiative are available from the source.
The reimbursement amount indicates a significant commitment to providing transportation access to disabled individuals, but specifics of the program's implementation and eligibility criteria are not provided here.
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Published: September 8, 2026 ·
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