Maharashtra plans mandatory Marathi tests for taxi and auto drivers from May 1

Published on 27 April 2026

Verifications begin May 1 for spoken Marathi skills

Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik has called a meeting with auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers’ associations to implement compulsory practical Marathi language knowledge for drivers. Starting May 1, authorities will check documents and also test spoken Marathi during verification drives. Drivers who fail to comply could face action under the new rule, with enforcement beginning immediately after the rollout.

Compulsory practical Marathi for taxi and auto drivers in Maharashtra
May 1 verification will include spoken Marathi checks
Minister Sarnaik will align implementation with drivers’ associations
Non-compliance may trigger action from authorities

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Maharashtra plans mandatory Marathi tests for taxi and auto drivers from May 1

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