Artists turned Mumbai's taxis into colorful works of art

Mumbai's black and yellow Premier Padmini cabs are notoriously old (many have been around since the 70s) and decrepit. But while they all look the same on the outside, they're famously colorful on the inside, as local drivers have long used their cabs to differentiate themselves from competitors.

Now, Taxi Fabric, a project that raised $16,000 on Kickstarter last summer, is using the same cab canvas to have local artists and designers showcase their work. Since launching in 2015, the project has transformed 36 taxis into psychedelic explosions of color.

Here are some of our favorites.

Mumbai's taxis are iconic in the city. They're also a popular way to get around town.

While they look the same from the outside, many drivers decorate their cars on the inside in order to stand out from their competitors.

But a lot of the cabs are from the '70s, and falling apart. And while most of the interiors are decorated, their upholstery is severely neglected.