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

Yellow taxi drivers stand at a taxi stand 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)

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Photo ID: #11847243
Date taken: 8 December 2024
Location: —
Photographer: Sudipta Das/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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