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The Bombay Municipal Corporation formally takes over the Bombay Electric Supply and Transport (BEST).
In 1947, the Bombay Municipal Corporation assumed control of the Bombay Electric Supply and Transport system (BEST), reshaping the city's public transit.
On August 7, 1947, the Bombay Municipal Corporation formally took over the operations of BEST, the city's electric supply and tram services.
The move centralized public transit under municipal management ahead of India's independence.
BEST had been privately operated since the early 20th century, providing electrical power and bus services.
Municipal control aimed to improve efficiency, expand routes, and standardize fares for Bombay's growing population.
The transition laid the foundation for what would become one of Asia's largest public transport networks.
Today, BEST remains a vital part of Mumbai's transportation infrastructure, serving millions daily.
Bombay Municipal Corporation
Bombay Electric Supply and Transport