Maharashtra RTO Offices Begin Drive to Check Auto, Taxi Drivers’ Marathi Knowledge

Why Marathi is now compulsory for Maharashtra’s auto, taxi drivers

Enforcing the Marathi requirement also revives a legal issue after the Bombay High Court had struck down a similar requirement for auto rickshaw permits in 2017.

Maharashtra: RTO Begins Marathi Proficiency Checks for Taxi, Autorickshaw Drivers; One-Month Deadline Given | 📰 LatestLY

Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) across Maharashtra launched a state-wide drive on Thursday to evaluate the practical Marathi proficiency of taxi and autorickshaw drivers. 📰 Maharashtra: RTO Begins Marathi Proficiency Checks for Taxi, Autorickshaw Drivers; One-Month Deadline Given.

1 month to learn or face action: Marathi test begins for cab, auto drivers

Maharashtra RTOs have begun testing taxi and autorickshaw drivers for practical Marathi through oral interactions. Drivers who fail have been given a month to learn the language, even as responses among drivers remain mixed.

Maharashtra RTO offices begin drive to check auto, taxi drivers' Marathi knowledge

Regional Transport Offices across Maharashtra on Thursday launched a drive to check taxi and autorickshaw drivers' working knowledge of Marathi, with teams ordered to videograph the exercise, officials said.

Maharashtra RTO offices begin drive to check auto, taxi drivers’ Marathi knowledge

Maharashtra RTO offices begin drive to check auto, taxi drivers’ Marathi knowledge

Thane: RTO Squads Deployed To Check Marathi Proficiency Of Auto-Taxi Drivers; Notices Served For Non-Compliance

Maharashtra Transport Department began its Marathi proficiency enforcement drive on Thursday, with RTO flying squads checking auto-rickshaw drivers at six locations across Thane. Drivers unable to communicate in Marathi are being served notices. The campaign covers auto-rickshaw, taxi and app-based cab drivers lacking working knowledge of Marathi or the mandated proficiency certificate.