# Marathi mandatory for cab drivers in Maharashtra from August 15 2026-08-13T07:58:09+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets The Maharashtra government has proposed amendments to the Maharashtra Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, to make a working knowledge of Marathi mandatory for drivers of taxis, autorickshaws and app-based cabs fitted with electronic meters. State Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said on Wednesday that the August 15 deadline for drivers to learn the language will not be extended. Under the draft notification, a driver found lacking Marathi skills will get one month to acquire them. Failure could lead to suspension of the driver's authorisation for up to three months and, on continued non-compliance, revocation. Drivers will be given a hearing before revocation. The government says the change removes ambiguity and makes practical Marathi essential for passenger vehicle drivers. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com - indiatoday.in Tags: autorickshaw, Maharashtra, Marathi language, Motor Vehicles Act, taxi drivers Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/maharashtra-makes-marathi-mandatory-for-cab-drivers/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/maharashtra-makes-marathi-mandatory-for-cab-drivers/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.