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Uber Ola Rapido drivers in Maharashtra may soon need Marathi learning as new rule nears
India
Published on 28 April 2026
App cab riders could also be pulled into Marathi
Maharashtra plans to extend its Marathi language learning requirement beyond traditional taxi and auto drivers to app-based cab services. The transport minister said a policy is being prepared for aggregators like Uber, Ola, and Rapido, with a timeline linked to the August 15 extension already announced for conventional drivers. The move could affect drivers and riders on these platforms.
- Maharashtra is extending Marathi learning rules to app-based cabs
- Uber Ola and Rapido aggregators are expected to be covered
- Traditional drivers had an August 15 timeline for compliance
- Policy is under preparation for app drivers and possibly riders
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