Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Kolkata Yellow Taxis Get a Durga Puja Makeover
Kolkata's iconic yellow taxis are getting a special makeover for Durga Puja!
Forty taxis have been transformed into time capsules, with each one representing a different decade since 1985.
The interiors are decorated with wallpapers and fabrics.
Actor Abir Chatterjee and Sauraseni Maitra shared their memories associated with these taxis, and the excitement of Puja with friends in them.
These taxis, which are part of the city's heritage, can be hailed like any other taxi.
This makeover, known as "Cholte Cholte 40", aims to give a royal feel to the taxi rides.
Forty yellow taxis in Kolkata received a makeover before Durga Puja.
Each taxi represents a different decade, starting from 1985.
The taxis are part of the city’s heritage.
The interiors have been done up with curtains and wallpapers.
Actor Abir Chatterjee and Sauraseni Maitra shared their memories.
- Who
- Yellow taxis in Kolkata and actor Abir Chatterjee and Sauraseni Maitra.
- What
- A makeover of 40 yellow taxis in Kolkata.
- When
- Before this year's Durga Puja
- Where
- Kolkata
- Why
- To celebrate Asian Paints’ Sharad Shamman and to evoke nostalgia.
- Number of Taxis
- 40
- Campaign
- "Cholte Cholte 40"
- Each Taxi Represents
- A decade, starting from 1985
- Associated With
- Asian Paints' Sharad Shamman