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Goodbye To Kolkata's Iconic Fleet: From Tram To Yellow Taxis – A Walk Through History
Kolkata, the city of joy is also famous for its cultural legacy and nostalgia remains at every street corner, Kolkata’s iconic yellow taxis are more than just vehicles. However, now more than half of these iconic symbols of Kolkata are set to say goodbye, marking the end of an era that has filled the city's streets with canary yellow for decades.
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Kolkata's first taxis debuted in the early 90s under Hindustan Motors, featuring the iconic Ambassador model for city transportation. (Image: Freepik)
According to reports, in 1962, the iconic Ambassador model was introduced, featuring yellow and black taxis for city rides and solid yellow ones for inter-city travel. Outside train stations, drivers could often be seen offering rides to the city. (Image: Freepik)
Over time, these yellow cabs became a symbol of Kolkata, but today, commuters prefer Uber and Ola for their convenience and ability to travel longer distances and use yellow taxis rarely. (Image: Freepik)
Now, all these taxis are on the brink of disappearing from Kolkata's streets, with around 4,500 all set to retire. (Image: Freepik)
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