BKC Public Transport Day: Tepid response as commuters ask for efficient last mile connectivity

There was a tepid response to the primary weekly Public Transport Day initiative in Mumbai’s enterprise district of Bandra Kurla Complicated on Friday (June 12, 2026).

Commuters identified the dearth of strong last-mile connectivity, asking for elevated BEST service to cater for the closest native practice station. The initiative has been rolled out by the Mumbai Metropolitan Area Growth Authority (MMRDA).

Dilnaz (36), who normally self-drives to BKC, participated in ‘no-car day’; she travelled from Bandra West to BKC through an autorickshaw. “It’s a good initiative, however it is going to require extra effort as last-mile connectivity remains to be not strong. For me to come back from Bandra West Pali, I must take a shared auto, cross Bandra railway station and take a shared auto from Bandra East to BKC. I most well-liked to take direct auto to keep away from problem and warmth.” 

The buses and autos are the one modes of transport that present last-mile connectivity, nevertheless it turns into a problem as a consequence of site visitors congestion and the excessive fares of autorickshaws. Many commuters, whereas taking part on the primary day of MMRDA’s initiative, identified that BEST bus system ought to be strong and have good frequency. 

The commuters, who use public transport day by day for their commute, have raised issues to enhance BEST bus system in BKC so that it’s going to get monetary savings, time, and likewise ease site visitors congestion.

The gap between Bandra East railway station and BKC is round 5 km, taking a minimum of 25 minutes throughout peak hours. With correct site visitors administration and folks opting for public autos, it made a distinction for common public commuters by 5-10 minutes as the autos have been comparatively fewer. Nevertheless, individuals who travelled by their very own automobiles spent extra time reaching their places of work. The response has been a lukewarm. 

Ishan Naik (37), who travels by automobile from Worli to BKC- 12 kms, normally takes 40 minutes. It took him 50 minutes to succeed in his office by utilizing the metro after which a shared auto. “Linear travelling (From North to South) is simple, however from central to east (Worli to BKC) is a bit tedious. However for a day it’s superb,” he stated. 

MMRDA aimed to implement ‘no automobile day’, interesting commuters in BKC to take public transport, together with Brihanmumbai Electrical Provide and Transport Enterprise (BEST) bus, metro, railway, taxi, or autorickshaw to journey to their places of work each Friday and contribute to its inexperienced motion. For a similar purpose, MMRDA carried out a public consciousness marketing campaign within the last few days, together with for MMRDA officers and staff.

BKC, Mumbai’s premier enterprise growth by the MMRDA, is unfold throughout 370 hectares, comprising Bandra, Kurla, Kalina, Dharavi and Mahim Creek. Housing establishments such as the Nationwide Inventory Trade, Bharat Diamond Bourse, the U.S. Consulate, Jio World Centre and a number of other multinational firms. It has been some of the crowded and congested areas, particularly from Bandra East railway station to the Household Courtroom patch. 

One other commuter, Dhananjay (31), walked 1.5 km from Bandra East station to the Household Courtroom in E-Block. He stated, “I normally take the auto, I considered strolling. It’s no enjoyable, however for a day, doable.” He comes from Dahisar by practice or direct bus. 

MMRDA claimed a number of enterprise homes, together with BKC Property Affiliation, Bharat Diamond Bourse, Naman Group, SEBI and another firms have responded to their enchantment. BEST additionally prolonged its assist to MMRDA, including extra journeys on the Bandra Railway Station to Kurla Station through the BKC route.

Mumbai Metro Rail Company (MMRC) has additionally appealed to these coming and going to BKC to make use of the Aarey to Cuffe Parade underground Metro 3 line to succeed in BKC.