BEST Faces Scrutiny Over Unfit EV Fleet
The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) has been operating leased electric vehicles without necessary fitness certificates and insurance. Despite the potential safety concerns raised by employees and union leaders, BEST maintained that renewal responsibilities fell on the leasing company. Authorities may issue a show-cause notice.
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The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) is under fire for operating leased electric vehicles (EVs) without the requisite fitness certificates and insurance, according to sources familiar with the situation.
These revelations have sparked concerns among BEST employees and union leaders, prompting calls for accountability amongst officials. Despite the vehicles being hired from Nagpur-based Sargo Overseas Private Limited, whose responsibility it is to ensure all documentation is up to date, BEST has yet to address this lapse publicly.
Legal repercussions are looming, with potential fines and imprisonment on the table for driving vehicles lacking necessary certifications. Regional authorities have indicated they will issue a show-cause notice to the leasing company responsible.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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