A Colombian decided to take a little piece of his land to the other side of the world: a yellow taxi, which now proudly rolls through Europe.
Every day, the creativity and ingenuity of Colombians surprises the world more. This time, that national pride crossed borders and reached Europe, where a Colombian decided to bring a little piece of the country to the streets of Spain, in a very particular way: with a yellow taxi in the best style that represents us.
In recent days, several videos have gone viral showing a small yellow car driving through different avenues in Madrid, Spain.
Adapted with the design typical of the taxis that we see in Bogotá or Medellín, That “little yellow” that is part of the urban landscape, the vehicle has sparked all kinds of reactions: from laughter and nostalgia, to applause for the way its creators decided to pay tribute to its roots.
But behind this curious idea there is a story that goes beyond the picturesque. As it was known, The project was developed by two Colombians living in Spain, who wanted to create something that would make them feel close to home and, at the same time, show the joy and color that characterize the country.
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One of them, known in networks as Juanito (@joecol57), shared an emotional video thanking him for the reception his “first Colombian taxi in Spain.”
“Hello, good evening, my passengers, how are you? First of all, thank God and all of you for those good comments and positive messages. I feel very happy, very happy for how you have received the first Colombian taxi in Spain,” Juanito expressed in one of his videos published on TikTok, where he also He promised to soon share the complete process of how the project came to be.
The “little yellow” that conquered Spain
The vehicle, faithful to the national style, maintains the characteristic bright yellow color, accompanied by details such as the letters black, the identification number and even a small illuminated sign on the roof.
All carefully designed to recreate the image of the taxis that travel the streets of Colombia, but this time in the heart of European territory.
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The images quickly filled with comments from excited compatriots. Many celebrate that someone has decided to wear “the rolling symbol of Colombia” to another continent, while others see it as a way to keep the country’s identity and customs alive, regardless of the distance.
“Thank you for representing us so beautifully”, “That taxi smells like empanada and vallenato”or “How proud to see something so ours in Spain”, are some of the messages that are read on networks.
