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- The BEST Workers' Union has opposed any monetisation, redevelopment or sale of BEST's depot lands and written to Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde asking him to withdraw related directions.
- Union leader Shashank Rao objected to proposals discussed at a June 21 meeting and argued that a 2019 MoU already requires the BMC to fund BEST's deficits and new buses.
- The union fears land monetisation could hurt future depot, parking and infrastructure needs, while a senior BEST official said depot redevelopment is meant to add facilities, cut losses and fund new buses.
- The dispute matters because BEST is counting on non-fare revenue, reportedly targeting 40% of earnings from sources beyond fares.
What to watch next
- Whether Eknath Shinde responds to the union's letter and withdraws the redevelopment directions
- Whether BMC's funding commitments under the 2019 MoU are honoured as an alternative to land monetisation
- Progress on BEST's plan to draw 40% of earnings from non-fare revenue sources
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