CAB WALA — Meter Down, Memories Up
An immersive tribute to Mumbai's cab wala culture: kaali-peeli Premier Padmini taxis, running meters, jasmine garlands on the dashboard and long radio-lit highway nights.
Digital Meter
A ticking fare meter recreating the old kaali-peeli tariff cards, where every rupee climbed one pothole at a time.
Fare chart nostalgia
Printed fare charts, folded and faded, that every Mumbai taxi driver kept tucked beside the gear stick.
The Radio
A glass tape-deck playing the cab wala playlist — Kishore, Rafi and late-night highway songs on loop.
Cassette era sound
The crackle of a worn cassette and a spinning reel behind the driver's mirror.
Rules of the Ride
Horn OK Please, no change after midnight, and a driver who knows every shortcut in the city.