India, April 22 --  BEST is set to address critical shortages in its fleet caused by manufacturers failing to meet its delivery schedules.

On Tuesday, BEST sources said that the transport body had reached out to Switch Mobility, manufacturer of its double decker AC buses earlier this month, to deliver the 150 units that have been delayed for nearly two years. Alongside, is also discussed the issue of pending government subsidies amounting to Rs.400 crores owed to Olectra Greentech, that manufactures single decker AC e-buses, asking it to expedite deliveries of units decided earlier.

Senior officials from BEST said the transport body had approached a top legal advisor last month to seek advice on its dispute with Switch Mobility to...