Anand Mahindra's tribute to 'Kaali Peeli' taxis evokes nostalgia among netizens

economictimes.indiatimes.com:

Anand Mahindra, the Chairman of the Mahindra Group, took a moment to celebrate the iconic "kaali peeli" taxi by sharing a heartfelt post on social media. He posted a picture of a "Premier Padmini" taxi and expressed his nostalgia for these vehicles.

«From today, the iconic Premier Padmini Taxi vanishes from Mumbai's roads. They were clunkers, uncomfortable, unreliable, noisy.

Not much baggage capacity either. But for people of my vintage, they carried tons of memories. And they did their job of getting us from point A to point B.

Goodbye and alvida, kaali-peeli taxis. Thank you for the good times,» Anand Mahindra wrote.


Long before the days of Uber and Ola, Mumbai's iconic «kaali peeli» taxi was the go-to mode of transportation for Mumbaikars. These black-and-yellow taxis held a special place in the hearts of residents, with countless fond memories associated with them.

However, as of today, these beloved taxis have bid farewell to Mumbai's streets, marking the end of an era. The Premier Padmini taxi, a symbol of Mumbai's identity, has made its final journey.

Mahindra's reflection on the «kaali peeli» taxi struck a chord with many users who joined in, sharing their own cherished memories in the comments section. One user expressed, «I really miss it.

So many memories attached to kaali peeli taxi on Mumbai roads.» Another user nostalgically shared, «This was my first vehicle in Mumbai on 27th December 2010. Still can't forget that feeling. One of the historic vehicles in Mumbai.