{"id":6821,"date":"2026-05-01T07:05:42","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T07:05:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/network.rvrising.com\/?p=6821"},"modified":"2026-05-01T07:05:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T07:05:42","slug":"grand-success-of-mango-festival-2026-at-girgaon-chowpatty-cab-trip-inter-city-taxi-service-launched-with-fanfare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rvrising.com\/news\/press-release\/grand-success-of-mango-festival-2026-at-girgaon-chowpatty-cab-trip-inter-city-taxi-service-launched-with-fanfare\/","title":{"rendered":"Grand Success of \u2018Mango Festival 2026\u2019 at Girgaon Chowpatty; \u2018Cab Trip\u2019 Inter-City Taxi Service Launched with Fanfare"},"content":{"rendered":"

MUMBAI:<\/strong> 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 \u2018Cab Trip\u2019, a new inter-city taxi service, which was introduced alongside the festival\u2019s inauguration.<\/p>\n

Inauguration by MP Arvind Sawant<\/strong><\/p>\n

The festival and the \u2018Cab Trip\u2019 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 \u2018Cab Trip\u2019 would provide commuters with a safe and reliable option for inter-city travel.<\/p>\n

Galaxy of Political Leaders<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Aditya Thackeray (Shiv Sena Leader & Yuva Sena Chief)<\/p>\n

Sanjay Raut (MP & Shiv Sena Leader)<\/p>\n

Anil Desai (MP & Shiv Sena Secretary)<\/p>\n

Milind Narvekar (MLA & Shiv Sena Secretary)<\/p>\n

Sunil Shinde (MLA)<\/p>\n

Sainath Durge (Shiv Sena Secretary)<\/p>\n

Sampada Mayekar (Corporator)<\/p>\n

The dignitaries appreciated the scale of the festival and its role in promoting the authentic Konkan Hapus (Alphonso) mango.<\/p>\n

Celebrity Visits and Cultural Appeal<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Huge Response to \u2018Cab Trip\u2019 Service<\/strong><\/p>\n

The festival\u2019s presenter, \u2018Cab Trip\u2019, 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.<\/p>\n

Direct Farm-to-Table Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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