Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik has said that from 1 May, govt will begin testing all taxi & auto drivers, including those working with app-based platforms, on their proficiency in Marathi.

Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik Sarnaik has said, “From May 1, it will be mandatory for all licensed rickshaw and taxi drivers to be able to read and write Marathi.

Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said Marathi will be taught to auto and taxi drivers. A meeting with union leaders is set for April 28, and a campaign to check spoken Marathi skills and ...