Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Thane RTO Checks Marathi Proficiency Among Auto-Taxi Drivers
Officials in Thane are checking whether auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers can speak Marathi.
The checks began on Thursday at six places in the city.
App-based cab drivers are also included.
Drivers must have working knowledge of Marathi or the required proficiency certificate.
Officials are recording the tests on video.
Drivers who do not meet the requirements are receiving notices.
The report also says some drivers are being fined for non-compliance.
More details about the campaign are expected later.
RTO flying squads began checking drivers in Thane on Thursday.
Inspections are taking place at six locations across the city.
Drivers unable to communicate in Marathi are being served notices.
The drive covers auto-rickshaw, taxi and app-based cab drivers.
Officials are checking language skills and mandated proficiency certificates.
- Who
- Maharashtra Transport Department and RTO flying squads are checking auto-rickshaw, taxi and app-based cab drivers.
- What
- Officials are testing Marathi proficiency and checking for mandated language certificates, with action against non-compliant drivers.
- When
- The campaign began on Thursday; the article does not specify the date.
- Where
- At six locations across Thane city.
- Why
- To enforce prescribed Marathi language proficiency requirements for drivers.
- Authority
- Maharashtra Transport Department and RTO flying squads
- Location
- Thane
- Covered drivers
- Auto-rickshaw, taxi and app-based cab drivers
- Inspection sites
- Six locations across the city
- Requirements
- Working knowledge of Marathi or a mandated proficiency certificate
- Enforcement
- Videotaped verification tests, notices and reported fines for non-compliance