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Marathi to be mandatory for taxi and auto drivers in Maharashtra from May 1: Transport Minister Sarnaik
Updated On: 14 April, 2026 02:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
An official statement said that the transport department will carry out a special inspection drive through 59 regional and sub-regional offices in the state
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The decision was announced by Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik. File Pic/X
The Maharashtra government on Tuesday announced that Marathi will be mandatory for all licensed auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers in state from May 1.
The mandatory rule comes into effect from May 1 which is observed as Maharashtra Day, officials said.
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