“End of an Era: Mumbai’s Beloved ‘Kaali-Peeli’ Taxis Bid Farewell”

After 60 years of service, Mumbai's iconic 'Kaali Peeli' taxis bid farewell today.

Premier Padmini taxi

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After 60 years of service, Mumbai's iconic 'Kaali Peeli' taxis bid farewell today.

Premier Padmini taxi

The Last of Their Kind: Abdul Kareem Karsekar, the owner of Mumbai's last Premier Padmini taxi (MH-01-JA-2556), emotionally exclaimed, "Yeh Mumbai ki shaan hai aur hamari jaan hai."