Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Thane Inspects 1,183 Vehicles in Marathi Language Drive
The Maharashtra government wants certain commercial drivers to know Marathi.
These drivers include auto-rickshaw, taxi, app-based, and tourist-vehicle drivers.
Officials in Thane checked vehicles for three days.
They inspected 1,183 vehicles in total.
They gave notices to 89 drivers who did not know Marathi.
The government says Marathi can help drivers communicate with passengers.
Officials also said it can help drivers connect with life in Maharashtra.
Marathi-learning classes have been arranged to help drivers learn the language.
Thane transport officials inspected 1,183 auto-rickshaws and taxis over three days.
Notices were issued to 89 drivers who were found not to know Marathi.
The inspections covered auto-rickshaws, taxis, Ola-Uber vehicles, and tourist vehicles.
Daily inspections covered 500, 355, and 328 vehicles, with 31, 36, and 22 notices issued.
The state has organised Marathi-learning classes for drivers from other states.
- Who
- Thane Regional Transport Office officials, led by Regional Transport Officer Hemangini Patil, inspected commercial vehicle drivers.
- What
- Officials checked Marathi language knowledge among auto-rickshaw, taxi, Ola-Uber, and tourist-vehicle drivers; 89 drivers received notices.
- When
- The inspections took place over three days and were reported on August 24, 2026.
- Where
- Thane, Maharashtra.
- Why
- The state says Marathi proficiency is required for these drivers and can improve communication with passengers.
- Vehicles inspected
- 1,183
- Drivers issued notices
- 89
- Inspection period
- Three days
- Daily inspection totals
- 500, 355, and 328 vehicles
- Daily notice totals
- 31, 36, and 22 drivers
- Covered vehicle types
- Auto-rickshaws, taxis, Ola-Uber vehicles, and tourist vehicles
- Driver support
- Marathi-learning classes were organised across Maharashtra