Good news for all the devotees who frequently visit Mumbai’s Shree Siddhivinayak temple in Prabhadevi. The Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) has launched a comfortable option for you to reach the Shree Shiddhivinayak temple in Prabhadevi from Dadar station. To reduce traffic pressure in the area and improve last-minute connectivity, BEST is all set to launch a special ‘Shree Siddhivinayak Ferry’ AC Bus Service from May 23, 2026.
BEST Launches ‘Shree Siddhivinayak Ferry’ AC Bus Service
New Air-Conditioned Circular Bus Service In Dadar
BEST is all set to launch a new air-conditioned circular bus service on route A-45 named ‘Shree Siddhivinayak Ferry’. This AC bus service will commence serving devotees from May 23, 2026.
This new AC bus service is all set to operate between Dadar Station West and Shree Siddhivinayak temple in Prabhadevi. Here are the stops that this bus service will cover:
- Shree Siddhi Vinayak Temple
- Portuguese Church
- Aaram Nagar
- Ravindra Natya Mandir
- Dadar Police Station
- Sharada Ashram
- Kabutarkhana
- Dadar Station
The first bus of this service will leave Dadar station early in the morning, that is at 7:00 AM. According to the schedule, the last service on this route will depart at 10:55 PM. This AC bus service will have buses running at an interval of 20 to 22 minutes throughout the day.
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Attracting More Passengers Towards Public Transportation
Shree Siddhivinayak temple in Mumbai’s Prabhadevi is one of the most revered temples in the city. It is one of the busiest religious destinations, attracting thousands of devotees, especially on Tuesdays and festive occasions.
BEST officials mentioned that this bus service is launched especially for all the devotees, daily commuters, and senior citizens who witness congestion and overcrowding in this belt.
The circular route of this AC bus service will surely help commuters to travel from the railway station to the temple area easily. This includes both devotees and local residents amid increasing footfalls and traffic around Dadar and Prabhadevi. Additionally, they will also not have to be dependent on taxis or other private vehicles.
This initiative by BEST shows its push towards improving feeder connectivity. This will also, in turn, attract more people towards public transportation.
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Summing Up
Devotees visiting Shree Siddhivinayak temple can now reach the temple from Dadar station in a hassle -free and comfortable manner. This is because BEST is all set to launch a special ‘Shree Siddhivinayak Ferry’ AC Bus Service from May 23, 2026. The newly launched service will not only help devotees but also bring relief to daily commuters and senior citizens on this route.
