Taxi
There was a time in Calcutta (not kolkata) when there were two types of metered taxis black and yellow (kaali peeli) and all yellow. The kaali peeli ones had permits which restricted them within Calcutta metropolitan area whereas the all yellow ones could ply outside Calcutta.
Task Force is constituted to deal with various aspects relating to the identification of the specific locations where Taxi Stands within the jurisdiction of Kolkata Municipal Corporation is to be earmarked.
All metered taxis plying in KMA shall undertake the process of calibration so that the actual fare is computed, displayed and printed receipts are handed over to the passenger positively within 30.06.2014.
Bike-Taxi service to areas under New Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA), Nabadiganta Industrial Township Authority (NDITA) and the Sectors I to IV of Bidhannagar (Salt Lake) Township.