Maharashtra Requires Marathi Language Certification for Mumbai Taxi and Auto Drivers by August 15
Maharashtra's transport department has mandated that non-Marathi taxi and auto drivers in Mumbai obtain a Marathi language proficiency certificate by August 15, 2026, or face legal action. A free four-hour communication course is offered at 71 centers across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, conducted by authorized institutions. The initiative aims to improve driver-passenger communication and service quality. The deadline was extended from May 1 to August 15 following political concerns about the initial timeline.