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

Are they preserved heritage pieces or obstacles in an already crowded area? (Photo Credit: X)

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News18•24-02-2026, 16:21

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.

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