BEST electric bus catches fire in Mumbai's Chembur; driver averts crisis

An electric bus run by the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking caught fire in Chembur on Monday. The driver detected smoke inside the vehicle and promptly evacuated all passengers, preventing any injuries or major incident.

The fire is believed to have originated in the bus's electrical or battery system. BEST officials said the quick alertness of the driver and timely evacuation ensured no casualties. The incident has raised fresh concerns about the safety of electric buses being deployed across Mumbai's public transport fleet.