Pune RTO Issued Notices To 53 Non-Marathi-Speaking Drivers Before CM Fadnavis Announced 1-Year Extension To Learn Language
Pune: Enforcement against autorickshaw and taxi drivers over lack of basic Marathi proficiency has been halted following the Maharashtra government’s decision to grant non-Marathi-speaking drivers one year to learn the language. However, the Pune Regional Transport Office (RTO) had already issued notices to 53 drivers after finding that they did not have knowledge of Marathi during inspections…
In Pune, the Regional Transport Office (RTO) had issued notices to 53 autorickshaw and taxi drivers for lacking basic Marathi proficiency during inspections conducted between August 20 and 27. However, the Maharashtra government has now granted these non-Marathi-speaking drivers a one-year extension to learn the language, halting the enforcement of penalties.
Pune RTO officials inspected 1,376 autorickshaws and taxis during the seven-day period. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced this decision following a meeting with driver representatives who sought a one-year extension. The state government will provide Marathi classes and study material to help migrant drivers acquire the necessary language skills.
The decision was welcomed by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who claimed that around 1.60 lakh non-Marathi-speaking people had already learned Marathi through the initiative.
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