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As Marathi Becomes Mandatory For Auto-Taxi Drivers, Here Is A Practical Guide For Beginners

With Marathi set to become compulsory for auto and taxi drivers in Maharashtra from May 1, the importance of learning the language has sharply increased. The move is expected to impact thousands of ...

Marathi training for autorickshaw and taxi drivers begins at Mumbai RTOs

Mumbai: Marathi lectures have begun for autorickshaw and taxi drivers at city RTOs, with sessions underway at Tardeo in the island city and Andheri in the suburbs.Get breaking news anytime, anywhere.
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Maharashtra makes Marathi mandatory for taxi, rickshaw drivers from May 1

The Maharashtra government has made it mandatory for all licensed rickshaw and taxi drivers in the state to have basic knowledge of Marathi from May 1, PTI quoted transport minister Pratap Sarnaik as ...

Linguistics over licences in Maharashtra

Maharashtra mandates taxi and auto drivers to learn Marathi by August 15, sparking debate on language, identity, and ...
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Maharashtra BJP Leader Haji Arfat Shaikh Says Auto & Taxi Drivers To Learn Basic Marathi In 100 Days

Mumbai: Maharashtra BJP leader Haji Arfat Shaikh has said that auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers across the state will learn basic Marathi within 100 days, amid an ongoing controversy over the ...

Mumbai drivers attend first Marathi certification session, raise concerns over mandatory requirement

Mumbai: At the Tardeo RTO, the state’s push to make Marathi proficiency mandatory for public transport drivers moved from policy to classroom.Get breaking news anytime, anywhere. Download the TOI app ...

Between a steering wheel and a blackboard: How Mumbai’s migrant drivers are learning Marathi, one shift at a time

A taxi driver tracing alphabets after an 11-hour shift. An auto driver whose phone is now full of Marathi reels. Drivers have until August 15 to learn the language or lose their permits. The Indian ...