The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking will operate additional bus services across the city on the occasion of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, to facilitate the movement of devotees heading to Chaityabhoomi in Dadar.
Special ‘Chaityabhoomi Ferry’ services announced
Every year, thousands of followers gather at Chaityabhoomi near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Park (Shivaji Park) to pay tribute to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar. Anticipating heavy footfall, BEST has introduced special bus services titled “Dadar Chaityabhoomi Ferry.”
These buses will operate between Dadar (West) railway station and key locations including Shivaji Park and Chaityabhoomi, ensuring smooth last-mile connectivity for commuters.
Services to run from midnight till night
According to BEST officials, the additional bus services will be available from 12:01 am to 10:00 pm on April 14, enabling devotees to travel conveniently throughout the day.
Traffic personnel to be deployed
To manage the expected surge in passengers, BEST will deploy traffic officers and inspectors in and around Shivaji Park between 6:00 am and 10:00 pm. These personnel will assist commuters and ensure orderly movement of buses and passengers in the area.
Commuters urged to use public transport
BEST has appealed to citizens and devotees to make maximum use of the special bus services to avoid congestion and ensure a smooth travel experience during the celebrations.
Maha govt orders strict security, infra for Ambedkar Jayanti celebrations
All government agencies in Maharashtra`s Konkan division have been directed to ensure strict implementation of security arrangements and infrastructure for Dr B R Ambedkar`s 135th birth anniversary celebrations on April 14.
An aerial floral tribute by helicopter and a division-wide “Social Equality Week” will mark the celebrations this year, an official said on Friday.
Konkan Divisional Commissioner Rubal Agarwal, who presided over a review meet on Thursday, emphasised that with lakhs of followers expected to converge at Chaityabhoomi in Dadar, central Mumbai, the police, municipal corporations, and district administrations must work in tandem to maintain order.
He instructed municipal authorities to prioritise public health and hygiene, the official said.
The municipal corporations must ensure proper arrangements for sanitation, drinking water, temporary toilets, and health services in the Chaityabhoomi area, he said.
The Railways and BEST will coordinate for seamless transport of visitors, the official said, adding that ambulances will be deployed and a central control room will also be set up along with CCTV surveillance and heavy police deployment.
