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Over Half Of Kolkata’s Iconic Yellow Taxis To Bid Farewell Soon

Babulal Prasad, a yellow taxi driver, cleans his taxi in Kolkata, India, on December 8, 2024. Kolkata says goodbye to its yellow taxis. A court order removes older vehicles. Around 4,500 taxis disappear this year. Another 2,500 go next year. Rising costs and loan issues make replacing them difficult. This change affects both drivers and commuters. (Photo by Sudipta Das/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#11847239
Date Taken	8 December 2024
Location	N/A
Photographer	Sudipta Das/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Sudipta Das/NurPhoto

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