Mumbai’s beloved ‘Premier Padmini’, fondly recognized as ‘Kaali Peeli’ cabs by city residents, is all set to bid adieu to the bustling streets, marking the end of a remarkable six-decade era of service.
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- What did the officials say?
- Where can you find these Kaali Peeli now?
- When is the last day in Mumbai for Kaali Peelis?
- Why are taxis suspended?
- How did the Internet react?
What did the officials say?
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According to statements from a transportation department official to PTIThe latest Premier Padmini was formally enlisted as a black and yellow taxi on October 29, 2003, under the jurisdiction of Tardeo RTO, which governs the city of Mumbai.
As these beloved black and yellow taxis bid farewell to the urban landscape, they make way for modernized models and the ever-expanding realm of app-based taxi services.
Abdul Kareem Karsekar, resident of Prabhadevi and proud owner of the last registered Premier Padmini taxi in Mumbai, told PTI: “Yeh Mumbai ki shaan hai aur hamari jaan hai”, summing up the deep sentiment associated with these quintessential symbols of the identity of the city.
Where can you find these Kaali Peeli now?
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Apart from Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata were two cities that hosted the iconic Kaali Peelis. However, these taxis are almost no longer found in the capital. In 2017, it is estimated that only 6,500 taxis were left on the streets. These figures have only decreased in the coming years.
Although most cities have lost touch with history as technology advances, Kolkata is one of the few cities that is still home to these iconic black and yellow taxis.
When is the last day in Mumbai for Kaali Peelis?
On October 30, these iconic black and yellow taxis will go out of production and make way for modernized models that will roam the streets of Mumbai in the near future.
Why are taxis suspended?
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As a result of the city’s regulation stipulating a 20-year age limit for taxis, these iconic vehicles are now at risk of being discontinued. More than mere means of transportation, these taxis have long been an integral part of Mumbai’s vibrant tapestry, embodying the very essence of the city and its rich cultural legacy.
How did the Internet react?
People on the internet were extremely emotional as they bid farewell to the Kaali Peeli cabs that had 6 decades of memories hidden away.
End of an era: Mumbai’s iconic kaali-peeli taxis ❤️ #mumbai pic.twitter.com/OKW9h21Mi7
— Shekar Iyer (@SHEKARSUSHEEL) October 30, 2023
Kaali Peeli taxis are discontinued ⁉️😭
-Nakshatra (@ghalibkakhayal) October 29, 2023
Alvida – Iconic #Kaalipeeli
– Hardik Shah (@hardikshah222) October 30, 2023
It’s not a mumbaikar but the first Padmini is indeed a childhood memory for me and many others who were visiting Mumbai during summer holidays! #nostalgia #kaalipeeli https://t.co/1aSMeY1g8L
– Gaurav Bhalerao (@Gaurav_ARR) October 30, 2023
Bina kaali-peeli taxi ke mumbai ki sadkein kitni Sooni Sooni si lagengi💔
– A man. (@imb0yaman) October 30, 2023
Still remember that whoever sat next to the driver had the right to lower or raise the meter box from the window opening… to the amusement not only of the person doing it but of everyone inside the car. Taxi… including the driver 😄#KaaliPeeli #padmini #Bombay
-Manish (@m_darak) October 30, 2023
In the heat or rain, they would take you to your destination. I don’t remember a single incident where I was worried about my safety in Mumbai’s Kaali-Peeli(s). Nine years in Mumbai and hundreds of taxi rides – you will be missed. https://t.co/1EeF5xKmpx
— vedika sud (@vedikas) October 30, 2023
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