Mumbaikars can now decide: Should rickshaw drivers be forced to know Marathi?
Indian Express·4h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Maharashtra government issued a draft notification requiring auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers to possess working knowledge of Marathi for licensing and permit renewals. Licensing authorities will assess applicants' Marathi communication ability. The government claims the move improves driver-passenger communication. Public can submit objections within thirty days before rules finalisation.
Key Entities
Maharashtra governmentauto-rickshaw driverstaxi driversMarathi languageMotor Vehicles Rules 1989Pratap SarnaikTransport Minister