BEST employees’ unions call off strike; bus services to resume in Mumbai
Employees of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking have ended their three-day strike following a successful negotiation with government officials. The agreement includes an interim pay hike for both permanent and wet-lease staff, ensuring the resumption of bus services in Mumbai.
Why it matters
The resolution of this strike restores critical public transportation infrastructure for millions of commuters in a major metropolitan area.
The indefinite strike by employees of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transpor t (BEST) undertaking was called off on Sunday (June 21, 2026) night following a meeting between their unions and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, officials said.
The report provides a factual account of the strike's end and the terms of the agreement without editorializing.
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