Drivers, cabbies scramble to learn Marathi as Maharashtra enforces language rule; field test from Aug 16

Autorickshaw drivers in Pune are anxious about upcoming mandatory Marathi language field tests. The state government will ...

Marathi language rule: Action begins against non-compliant auto, taxi drivers in Maharashtra

Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said enforcement will begin against auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers lacking ...

As Marathi deadline nears, Maharashtra gears up for crackdown on Uber, Ola drivers

Fearing action as the August 15 deadline nears, the app-cab and auto drivers are now lining up outside the Marathi-learning ...
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No extension to August 15 deadline for taxi, auto drivers to learn Marathi

The Maharashtra government has proposed making a `working knowledge of Marathi` mandatory for taxi and autorickshaw drivers, with failure to comply potentially leading to suspension or revocation of t ...
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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 ...
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Marathi test failing drivers granted one month for learning; no extension for training program offered

On August 18, Maharashtra RTOs will issue over 100,000 Marathi course certificates to auto and taxi drivers; non-compliance may lead to penalties.