BEST's wet lease bus system in Mumbai, implemented in 2018 to cut costs, faces criticism. Four contractors operate over 1,800 buses, including electric AC ones. However, past operator withdrawals, low driver salaries, and occasional strikes disrupt service, impacting commuters with long waits and highlighting the system's unreliability.
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