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BEST drivers, conductors call off their strike in Mumbai

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The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking (BEST) drivers and conductors on Wednesday called off their strike bringing much needed relief to the commuters in the country's financial capital.

Drivers and conductors went on strike on Tuesday in their protest against new computerised scheduling system.

The BEST management has agreed to postpone the implementation of the new system till June 1.

The transportation wing of Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking (BEST) operates a large number of bus lines in Mumbai.

The bus drivers and conductors had contended that the new system would increase their workload.

The union representing bus drivers and conductors had expressed their discontent over the new system, making it inconvenient for the passengers to commute.

 

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First Published: Apr 02 2014 | 8:58 PM IST

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