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Maharashtra set to require Marathi for taxi and auto-rickshaw drivers
NewsBytes | April 24, 2026 11:39 PM CST

Maharashtra seeks feedback, Marathi courses, checks

The state is asking people for feedback on these new rules, so you can share your thoughts within 30 days of the draft going public.
To help drivers learn, hybrid Marathi courses are in the works, especially since Mumbai alone has about 300,000 permits.
Starting May 1, there'll also be statewide checks to make sure everyone's following the new language rule.


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