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Goodbye Iconic Yellow Taxi, In Kolkata

Supporters of the Indian National Congress take part in a protest against the Calcutta High Court's 2008 order that no commercial vehicle older than 15 years can operate in the city, outside Howrah Railway station taxi parking on the outskirts of Kolkata, India, on December 13, 2024. Kolkata's iconic yellow taxis, a long-standing symbol of the city, are set to see a dramatic decline as the deadline to phase out commercial vehicles older than 15 years approaches. With nearly half of the existing fleet of 7,500 yellow taxis likely to be taken off the roads by the end of this year, owners voice their concerns, urging for more flexibility in transport regulations to preserve the remaining taxis (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto).

Photo ID	#11863783
Date Taken	13 December 2024
Location	N/A
Photographer	Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto

Indian National Congress protest Calcutta High Court commercial vehicle ban 15 years Kolkata Howrah Railway station taxi parking outskirts India December 13 2024 yellow taxis city symbol dramatic decline deadline phase out existing fleet 7 500 taxis roads end of year owners' concerns transport regulations flexibility preserve Rupak De Chowdhuri NurPhoto iconic vehicle age limit regulation impact fleet reduction transportation policy vehicle preservation taxi industry city transport vehicle phase-out vehicle regulations.