Here's The Incredible Story & History Of Kolkata's Iconic Yellow …
Taxis first made their way to Kolkata’s streets back in 1908, when the fare was just 8 anna per mile. However, it wasn’t until 1958 that these iconic yellow ambassadors made an appearance. Since then, they’ve been known as the ‘King of Roads’ due to their reliability and perseverance.
Big Yellow Ambassador Taxis of Kolkata - Udit Kulshrestha
Once a cult symbol of Calcutta and imbibed deep in Kolkata’s culture, with Hindustan Motors (HM) recent announcement of discontinuing the ambassador, 70,000 of Kolkata’s plying yellow ambassador taxis will one day find themselves as scrap parts.
King of Kolkata's Roads: The Hindustan Ambassador Taxi
Low fares offered by these taxi-hailing services, combined with a wide choice of cars, GPS tracking, quick booking, professional drivers, safety features for women and in-car entertainment, have made the survival of yellow taxis even direr.
Yellow taxis of Kolkata – WordCamp Kolkata, India
Feb 6, 2020 · A shot of long rows of yellow ambassador taxis in front of Howrah station or Esplanade is considered iconic. Though Victoria Memorial, Shahid Minar or Howrah Bridge have represented Kolkata, still photographers like to have these …
How Kolkata’s unique yellow cabs are an icon of the city
Sep 28, 2018 · Why Kolkata’s iconic yellow taxis are driving into an uncertain future. Story By Silkwinds, the inflight magazine of SilkAir. Photographs By Drew Hopper. 2 min read. Published On September 28, 2018. Updated On September 9, 2021.
An Ode to Kolkata. The vintage city with yellow taxis | by S ...
Oct 26, 2023 · Hawkers are selling their wares. From street food, exotic beverages and chai to handcrafted furniture, cheap plastic toys and one-of-a-kind local jewellery and home decor, Kolkata is buzzing.
The Last Ride: a tribute to good old Ambassador
May 31, 2014 · 5 min read. A yellow Ambassador taxi in Kolkata. Pic: Partha Paul. Of all the enduring icons that Kolkata so doggedly nurtures, the yellow Ambassador taxi is the most recognisable. With it come stories and associations that every Kolkatan can share.
Kolkata’s iconic yellow taxis: the last of a series
Jul 17, 2024 · The yellow taxi popularly called the Ambassador car, was introduced to the city in the 1950s where quickly grew and became an integral part of the city’s landscape by the 1970s. They have been the lifeline of the city for generations, chauffeuring passengers through its ever crowded streets.
Urban transport | From double-decker buses and yellow taxis to …
Aug 16, 2022 · Modern-day Kolkatans share a love-hate relationship with the yellow taxis, even more so after the arrival of Ola and Uber. The modern services are more readily accessible than yellow cabs and unlike the latter, Uber or Ola drivers …
State to launch "Yatri Sathi" to revitalize city’s iconic yellow taxis ...
Aug 25, 2023 · In major railway stations like Howrah, Kolkata and Sealdah as well as airport yellow taxi stands; drivers are downloading this cab application on their mobiles with the help of the local police.