Kolkata
Yellow taxis, once considered the identity of Kolkata city and the main means of transportation, are now almost on the verge of disappearance. There was a time when long queues of yellow taxis were seen waiting for passengers outside Howrah and Sealdah railway stations, but now their number is continuously decreasing.
The number of taxis is decreasing rapidly
Earlier, 27,000 to 28,000 yellow taxis used to run on the roads in Kolkata.
: Now this number has come down to 3000-4000.
: Around 1,000 more taxis are expected to be closed in the next one month.
Increasing dominance of online cab services
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The main reason for the declining popularity of yellow taxis is online app-based cab services. These cabs are equipped with modern facilities and provide a better experience to the passengers.
: Features like air conditioning are making online cabs more preferred.
: Whereas yellow taxis are still working with old technology and limited facilities.
: Fares of app based cabs are also often lower than yellow taxis due to which people are liking them more.
drivers problems
Drivers driving yellow taxis are being most affected by this change.
: Thousands of families depend on yellow taxis.
: Many drivers have taken to the streets and protested.
: They say that if the yellow taxis are stopped, their livelihood will be lost.
demands of taxi drivers
: Drivers want the government to take some concrete steps to save yellow taxis.
: He says that the government should implement modern technology and facilities for yellow taxis.
: If yellow taxis are closed then the government should prepare alternatives for them.
Yellow taxis become part of old memories
Yellow taxis were once the pride of Kolkata and a vital part of the city’s transportation but are now becoming just a thing of nostalgia.
: Today people are using yellow taxi only to have a special experience or to refresh old memories.
: Modern means of transportation have reduced the importance of yellow taxis.
Let us tell you that the yellow taxis of Kolkata are not just an ordinary vehicle but a part of the culture and heritage of the city. To save them, the government and taxi operators will have to work together. If this is not done, yellow taxis will soon become a part of history and thousands of families will lose their livelihood.
