Non-Marathi autorickshaw and taxi drivers attended a Marathi language class in Mumbai on Tuesday after the Maharashtra government mandated a working knowledge of the language. (Pics/PTI)
Updated On: 2026-06-14 04:22 PM IST
Compiled by : Anushree Gaikwad
Thousands of drivers voluntarily enrolled in language classes across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR)
The programme, launched on June 1 by the Transport Department in collaboration with the Konkan Marathi Sahitya Parishad and Mumbai Sahitya Sangh, aims to help drivers communicate more effectively with passengers while promoting the use of Marathi in everyday interactions
According to Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik, who also chairs the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation, more than 4,500 teachers have been deployed for the campaign
Several taxi and rickshaw unions have also joined the initiative and are facilitating training sessions for drivers in different parts of the city
The classes focus on conversational Marathi, commonly used phrases, and practical communication skills required during daily interactions with commuters.
