Somit Sen is a Senior Editor at TOIMumbai. He specializes in data journalism with a focus on transportation, energy, and infrastructure, covering themes such as renewable energy, electric vehicles, and public transportation. Somit has been featured in The Economic Times, where his insights into energy policy and regulation, as well as transportation policy, have garnered attention.
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Somit Sen's coverage primarily focuses on local news, specifically transportation and road safety in Mumbai, India. The majority of his articles are based on government announcements, press releases, and cited data.
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By: Somit Sen
MUMBAI : In a significant step towards strengthening financial inclusion and long-term security for young girls, Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis will inaugurate the opening of Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana and NPS Vatsalya Scheme accounts for 1,000 girls under the special initiative, “Empowering Her Future: 1000 Betiyaan, 1000 Sapne, Ek Vishwas,” at Ghatkopar on Friday.
MUMBAI: Reinforcing its commitment to electrical safety and community awareness, Tata Power on Monday conducted a series of electrical safety and awareness drives across Mumbai involving employees, business associates and frontline teams. The initiative focused on promoting safe electrical practices, improving monsoon preparedness and strengthening operational resilience across its network.
By: Somit Sen
Mumbai : In a significant step towards strengthening passenger and road safety, the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) Undertaking has launched a special safety sensitisation and training drive for approximately 5,200 Wet Lease bus drivers across Mumbai.
By: Somit Sen
Mumbai: BEST general manager Sonia Sethi on Tuesday announced a massive Rs 28,000 crore BEST Kayapalat (transformation) project aimed at restoring the utility’s financial health and making it self-reliant. One of the key points in the plan is increasing FSI of BEST depot land from 1.3 to 7, thereby ensuring more revenue through premium FSI.
By: Somit Sen
Mumbai : In a major boost to sustainable urban mobility, the BEST Committee on Tuesday approved the induction of 1,500 air-conditioned electric midi buses under the Government of India’s PM E-Drive Scheme. With this, the number of new bus routes will increase from existing 400 to 525 routes in near future, including revival of some of the lost routes, said a senior BEST official after the meeting.
By: Somit Sen
Mumbai: BEST Committee member and corporator Pravina Morajkar has raised serious concerns over the conduct of a Wet Lease bus driver following an incident in the Nehru Nagar area on the night of July 27, calling for stronger behavioural training and accountability among contract bus operators. According to Morajkar, the incident occurred at around 9.30 pm when she was crossing the road.
By: Somit Sen
MUMBAI : Thousands of vehicle owners and transport operators across Maharashtra have received much-needed relief after the Maharashtra transport department stepped in to address a technical issue that had stalled several key Regional Transport Office (RTO) services.
Mumbai: Three BEST bus mechanics were injured after a portion of a ceiling slab collapsed inside a storeroom allotted to a wet-lease contractor in the engineering department at Majas depot on Thursday, raising serious concerns over the structural safety of several ageing depot buildings across Mumbai. The incident occurred in a store room-cum-rest area for staffers.
By: Somit Sen
Mumbai: In a significant boost to the Maharashtra government’s efforts to promote Marathi among professional passenger transport drivers, more than one lakh non-Marathi auto and taxi drivers across the state have successfully completed functional Marathi language training under the Hinduhridaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Marathi Shikvani Abhiyan.
By: Eshan Kalyanikar
Somit Sen Eshan Kalyanikar Aug 07, 2026, 21:58 IST
