{
  "id": 658983,
  "title": "Speaking Marathi must for cab drivers in Maharashtra, violations to cost permit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/speaking-marathi-must-for-cab-drivers-in-maharashtra-violations-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-12T09:30:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/driving-a-cab-in-maharashtra-marathi-language-now-mandatory-repeat-violations-may-cost-permit/articleshow/133177288.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Maharashtra transport minister Pratap Sarnaik announced new rules for drivers. Commercial passenger vehicle drivers must now know Marathi for their jobs. Failing to demonstrate this skill could lead to permit suspension. This directive applies to auto-rickshaws, taxis, and app-based cab operators. The state government aims for better communication and passenger safety.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}