Grand Success of ‘Mango Festival 2026’ at Girgaon Chowpatty; ‘Cab Trip’ Inter-City Taxi Service Launched with Fanfare

MUMBAI: The ‘Mango Festival 2026’, jointly organized by Yuva Vision and Brandsmaker, concluded with grand success at the McEachern Ground near the scenic Girgaon Chowpatty. A major highlight of the event was the official launch of ‘Cab Trip’, a new inter-city taxi service, which was introduced alongside the festival’s inauguration.

Inauguration by MP Arvind Sawant

The festival and the ‘Cab Trip’ service were formally inaugurated by former Union Minister and Member of Parliament, Shri Arvind Sawant. Speaking at the event, he praised the organizers for creating a platform that connects farmers directly with urban consumers. He also noted that services like ‘Cab Trip’ would provide commuters with a safe and reliable option for inter-city travel.

Galaxy of Political Leaders

The three-day extravaganza witnessed a high-profile presence of several prominent leaders who visited the stalls to encourage the farmers. The attendees included:

Aditya Thackeray (Shiv Sena Leader & Yuva Sena Chief)

Sanjay Raut (MP & Shiv Sena Leader)

Anil Desai (MP & Shiv Sena Secretary)

Milind Narvekar (MLA & Shiv Sena Secretary)

Sunil Shinde (MLA)

Sainath Durge (Shiv Sena Secretary)

Sampada Mayekar (Corporator)

The dignitaries appreciated the scale of the festival and its role in promoting the authentic Konkan Hapus (Alphonso) mango.

Celebrity Visits and Cultural Appeal

Adding a dash of glamour to the event, popular Marathi and Hindi film actor Siddharth Jadhav visited the festival and interacted with the stall owners in his signature energetic style. Veteran theatre personality Ashok Mulye and renowned actor-playwright Sanjay Mone also graced the occasion, lauding the organizers for bringing the essence of Konkan to South Mumbai.

Huge Response to ‘Cab Trip’ Service

The festival’s presenter, ‘Cab Trip’, stole the limelight as an innovative inter-city taxi solution. Designed to simplify travel between cities, the service received an overwhelming response. During the three-day event, over 1,000 customers registered on the Cab Trip website, marking a significant milestone for the newly launched venture.

Direct Farm-to-Table Experience

Residents of Girgaon and South Mumbai turned out in large numbers to purchase authentic mangoes. Approximately 12 to 15 cultivators from the famous mango-producing belts of Devgad, Ratnagiri, and Vijaydurg participated in the exhibition. By eliminating middlemen, the festival ensured that consumers received naturally ripened, high-quality mangoes at fair prices.

This was the first-ever Mango Festival of its kind in South Mumbai, and the massive footfall reflected the community’s enthusiasm for the initiative.