Bidding farewell to Mumbai’s Classic ‘Kaali Peeli’ taxis

Amul, Radio City, Uber and Zee5 Global have expressed their disappointment over the discontinuation of the Premier Padmini taxis.

Mumbai, considered as India's financial and entertainment capital, now finds itself bereft of two of its most cherished modes of transportation: double-decker buses and the Premier Padmini taxis.

The black-and-yellow Premier Padmini taxis, referred to as ‘Kaali Peeli’ for their distinctive color scheme, will now bid farewell to the bustling streets of Mumbai.

Brands including Amul, Radio City, Uber and Zee5 Global have conveyed their nostalgic sentiments and goodbyes to the Classic Kaali Peeli taxis on their social media channels.

The streets of Mumbai won't be the same without these classic Kaali Peeli taxis. 🌇🚖
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.#kaalipeeli #kaalipeelitaxi #kaalipeeliride #mumbairides #mumbai #radiocityentertainment #RadioCity #trending pic.twitter.com/H3dNv1jwUX

— Radio City (@radiocityindia) October 30, 2023

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K(H)AALI PEELI hi dil tod diya! 😓#ZEE5Global #KaaliPeeli #KaaliPeeliTaxi #MumbaiTaxi #MumbaiKaaliPeeli #OffTheRoads

— ZEE5 Global (@ZEE5Global) October 30, 2023

The departure of these taxis marks the end of an era in Mumbai's transportation landscape, leaving behind a legacy that will always be remembered.