Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Brake Failure Claim Sparks BEST Bus Maintenance Debate
A bus in Mumbai had a bad accident on a bridge.
The bus driver said the brakes didn't work, but the bus company said they didn't find any problems.
One person died, and 10 others got hurt.
This accident is making people worry about how well these buses are taken care of.
There have been many other accidents with these buses recently.
The bus company has to pay a fine, and the police are still trying to figure out what really happened.
A wet-lease bus operated by Mateshwari Urban Transport Solutions Pvt. Ltd. crashed on the Mankhurd flyover, killing one pedestrian and injuring 10 others.
The driver claimed brake failure, but BEST's preliminary inspection found no technical defects.
BEST issued a show-cause notice and imposed a ₹50,000 penalty on the operator.
The accident has raised concerns about the maintenance of wet-lease buses, with multiple recent incidents reported.
Police are investigating the cause of the crash, which could be mechanical failure, human error, or other factors.
- Who
- BEST (Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport) and Mateshwari Urban Transport Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
- What
- A fatal bus crash involving a wet-lease bus with alleged brake failure.
- When
- July 20, 2026
- Where
- Mankhurd flyover, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Why
- The exact cause is under investigation, with claims of brake failure and concerns over maintenance.
- Operator
- Mateshwari Urban Transport Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
- Bus Route
- 501
- Accident Location
- Mankhurd flyover, Mumbai
- Casualties
- 1 killed, 10 injured
- Penalty Imposed
- ₹50,000
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing
- Recent Incidents
- Multiple wet-lease bus incidents reported since May 2026