Kolkata’s iconic yellow taxi, which has been a symbol of the city’s transport system for decades, has got a new lease on life ...

A "light commercial vehicle" is any vehicle that can carry between three and six passengers. Hitherto, any such vehicle with ...

and also sees widespread use as a taxi cab. But though the Ambassador may have become an icon in India, sales have dropped dramatically over the years. In the 1980s, Hindustan was reportedly ...

these Hindustan Ambassador taxis, affectionately known as “yellow cabs,” have steadily been phased out in recent years. Soon, more than 50% of the city’s yellow taxi fleet will be retired.

The Hindustan Ambassador quickly gained popularity due ... In 1962, the Calcutta Taxi Association converted the Ambassador into a taxi, citing its sturdy build as ideal for Indian roads.