Maharashtra is set to enforce a stricter language rule for public transport drivers, making Marathi proficiency compulsory ...

Maharashtra mandates Marathi for auto and taxi drivers from May 1, enforcing language proficiency tests to improve ...

Maharashtra government makes Marathi mandatory for taxi and auto drivers from May 1, warning of licence cancellation for non-compliance amid complaints over communication gaps with passengers.

From May 1, all licensed rickshaw and taxi drivers in Maharashtra must know Marathi, or risk license cancellation, according to cabinet minister Pratap Sarnaik.

A pilot drive in Mira Bhayandar is testing drivers’ Marathi skills and documents, raising concerns over livelihoods and enforcement clarity.

If you are someone who does not know Marathi language, it is better to be willing to learn it, even at a slower pace than to not learn it at all; read here to know more Maharashtra is witnessing a ...