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End of an era: Mumbai bids farewell to its iconic kaali-peeli Premier Padmini taxi

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Updated on: 30 October,2023 07:26 AM IST  |  Mumbai
Rajendra B. Aklekar | rajendra.aklekar@mid-day.com

Prabhadevi resident Abdul Kareem Karsekar, who once had seven of the Premier Padminis, says he would love to keep his last baby if he gets a helping hand from the RTO

End of an era: Mumbai bids farewell to its iconic kaali-peeli Premier Padmini taxi

Prabhadevi resident Abdul Kareem Karsekar and his Premier Padmini taxicab, which reached its age limit on Sunday. Pic/Ashish Raje

After the phasing out of the iconic diesel-powered double-decker bus on September 15, Mumbai bid farewell to its last registered kaali-peeli Premier Padmini taxicab on Sunday as its 20-year lifespan had ended. The vehicle, bearing the registration number MH-01-JA-2556, is owned by Prabhadevi resident Abdul Kareem Karsekar, who once had seven such automobiles. 

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