Over 1,200 taxi and auto drivers in Maharashtra received notices on Day 1 of a statewide drive by RTOs, despite many attending classes to improve their Marathi skills.
Over 600 drivers were issued notices in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region
Aug 21, 2026
01:05 pm
What's the storyA statewide drive in Maharashtra has found that over 1,200 taxi and autorickshaw drivers failed a mandatory Marathi language test, Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said.
The exercise was launched by Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) across the state to ensure effective communication between drivers and passengers.
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