Maharashtra plans to make Marathi language knowledge mandatory for all cab drivers. Drivers failing to meet this requirement face potential license suspension or cancellation. The state transport minister confirmed the August 15 deadline for compliance. This rule aims to improve communication and ensure safer journeys for passengers.

The Maharashtra government had said in July that licences of taxi and auto-rickshaw drivers who fail to clear a language test will be cancelled from August 16.

Maharashtra will act against passenger-vehicle drivers lacking working Marathi knowledge, with licences facing suspension from August 18. | Mumbai news

Maharashtra proposes law amendment to make Marathi mandatory for cab drivers | Mumbai news