Mumbai, December 7: BEST buses and taxis of the Taxi Union of Mumbai will remain operational and will not participate in Bharat Bandh tomorrow in Maharashtra, officials said on Monday.

According to the PRO, Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST), "BEST buses will be operational tomorrow and will not be part of Bharat Bandh. Protective iron grills and other protective gears will be used while plying the buses tomorrow. All routine procedures like seeking police security for BEST depots and other vital locations have been completed." Also Read | COVID-19 Vaccine Latest Update: Bharat Biotech Seeks Emergency Use Authorisation For Covaxin.

Shashank Rao, a senior member of Auto Taxi Union said, "Taxi Union of Mumbai has not given any call of strike for tomorrow because their services come under essential services. Hence, cabs (Kaali-Peeli) and autos will be available for Mumbaikars."

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