Maha Cabbies to Get Marathi Lessons Before Action: Govt

Maha cabbies to get Marathi lessons before action: Govt

Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced that autorickshaw and taxi drivers will be given an opportunity to learn Marathi before any action is taken against them for non-compliance with the language requirement. This move softens the state's earlier stance, which had evoked mixed reactions and concerns about livelihoods.

Marathi rule: Transport Dept to meet on Wednesday to discuss enforcement

Officials are also expected to discuss the enforcement mechanism and the action to be taken against drivers found lacking the required proficiency.

Maharashtra to decide action as deadline for auto drivers to learn Marathi ends

Maharashtra's Transport Department will review what to do after the 100-day Marathi learning deadline for taxi and auto drivers ended. The meeting is expected to decide whether drivers get more time or face notices, permit action or licence suspension.

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Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Tuesday said the state would take action against cab and auto-rickshaw drivers who do not have a working knowledge of Marathi. This comes days after the state amended a law to mandate working knowledge of the local language.