Mumbai auto, taxi drivers to face action if found without Marathi language proficiency certificate after Aug 15; here's how to obtain it for free

Non-Marathi auto and taxi drivers in Maharashtra must obtain a Marathi language proficiency certificate by August 15, 2026, or face action. A mandatory four-hour free communication course is being offered across 71 centers in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The initiative aims to bridge language gaps, enhance service quality, and improve drivers' professional prospects. The transport department emphasizes this is an opportunity for free training, not punishment.