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Mumbai's Retired Double-Deckers Under JJ Flyover Spark Heritage vs. Space Debate
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24-02-2026, 16:21
Mumbai's Retired Double-Deckers Under JJ Flyover Spark Heritage vs. Space Debate
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Three retired non-AC double-decker buses, converted into a café, library, and art gallery, are parked under the JJ Flyover.
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The project, part of a 2021 beautification drive, cost Rs 69.23 lakh but has largely failed, with buses often locked and showing damage.
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Locals complain the buses block pedestrian paths, reduce parking, and hinder emergency vehicle access in a crowded South Mumbai area.
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Bus enthusiasts argue the restoration was poorly handled, citing incorrect paint shades and design flaws that don't reflect Mumbai's bus identity.
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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.
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