Mumbai's Retired Double-Deckers Under JJ Flyover Spark Heritage vs. Space Debate

• Three retired non-AC double-decker buses, converted into a café, library, and art gallery, are parked under the JJ Flyover.
• The project, part of a 2021 beautification drive, cost Rs 69.23 lakh but has largely failed, with buses often locked and showing damage.
• Locals complain the buses block pedestrian paths, reduce parking, and hinder emergency vehicle access in a crowded South Mumbai area.
• Bus enthusiasts argue the restoration was poorly handled, citing incorrect paint shades and design flaws that don't reflect Mumbai's bus identity.
• A bus enthusiast, Shubham Padave, has offered to buy the buses to run them on tourist routes, suggesting a better use for the heritage vehicles.