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Over 1,200 Auto, Taxi Drivers Get Notice For Not Knowing Enough Marathi
After announcing in May that basic proficiency in Marathi is compulsory, the state government introduced a course in Marathi for the benefit of non-Marathi drivers. It had also set a deadline of August 15 for them to learn Marathi.
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Auto, Taxi Drivers Who Fail Marathi Test To Face Action From Today
Drivers found lacking practical knowledge of Marathi will initially be given one month to learn the language.
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Character Certificates, Local Focus: Maharashtra To Overhaul Bike Taxi Rules
Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said that bike taxi drivers will be required to hold a valid driving licence under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and a public service vehicle badge under the Maharashtra Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.
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Why Maharashtra Is Freezing Auto-Rickshaw Permits
In a landmark move during the 2026 budget session, Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik has announced an immediate temporary stay on the issuance of new auto-rickshaw permits.
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"I'm Transport Minister": How Illegal Bike Taxi Op Was Exposed In Mumbai
Illegal bike taxis are not functional in Mumbai, Transport Minister of Maharashtra Pratap Sarnaik was told by a senior official.
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Sena Minister Questioned For 10 Hours By Probe Agency, Called Again
Maharashtra Transport Minister Anil Parab appeared before the Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday in connection with a money laundering probe. He was questioned for 10 hours today and has been summoned again tomorrow.
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2 Attempt Suicide In Support Of Maharashtra Bus Employees's Strike: Cops
Two men allegedly tried to commit suicide outside the Maharashtra secretariat on Sunday in support of the ongoing strike by employees of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC), a police official said.
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Maharashtra Transport Bus Depots Shut, But Some Workshop Employees Resume
All 250 bus depots of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation remained shut on Friday also due to an ongoing strike by employees though some staffers have resumed work at workshops of the transport undertaking, MSRTC officials said.
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Money Laundering Case: Maharashtra Minister Reaches Probe Agency's Office
Two days after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) served a notice to Maharashtra Transport Minister Anil Parab, he today reached the ED officeand said that he is not aware why he has been called by the central agency.
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Arrested Cop's Rs 40 Crore Bribe Charge On Maharashtra Ex-Home Minister
Maharashtra Transport Minister Anil Parab and his then cabinet colleague Anil Deshmukh allegedly received Rs 40 crore from 10 DCPs in Mumbai to reverse the order of their transfer issued by the then city police commissioner Param Bir Singh, dismissed
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Helmet Must For Pillion Riders In Maharashtra
Two-wheeler pillion riders too will now have to wear helmets in Maharashtra with the state Transport department on Saturday issuing a circular to this effect as per the orders of the Bombay High Court.
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Over 1,200 Auto, Taxi Drivers Get Notice For Not Knowing Enough Marathi
After announcing in May that basic proficiency in Marathi is compulsory, the state government introduced a course in Marathi for the benefit of non-Marathi drivers. It had also set a deadline of August 15 for them to learn Marathi.
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Auto, Taxi Drivers Who Fail Marathi Test To Face Action From Today
Drivers found lacking practical knowledge of Marathi will initially be given one month to learn the language.
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Character Certificates, Local Focus: Maharashtra To Overhaul Bike Taxi Rules
Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said that bike taxi drivers will be required to hold a valid driving licence under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and a public service vehicle badge under the Maharashtra Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.
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Why Maharashtra Is Freezing Auto-Rickshaw Permits
In a landmark move during the 2026 budget session, Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik has announced an immediate temporary stay on the issuance of new auto-rickshaw permits.
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"I'm Transport Minister": How Illegal Bike Taxi Op Was Exposed In Mumbai
Illegal bike taxis are not functional in Mumbai, Transport Minister of Maharashtra Pratap Sarnaik was told by a senior official.
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Sena Minister Questioned For 10 Hours By Probe Agency, Called Again
Maharashtra Transport Minister Anil Parab appeared before the Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday in connection with a money laundering probe. He was questioned for 10 hours today and has been summoned again tomorrow.
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2 Attempt Suicide In Support Of Maharashtra Bus Employees's Strike: Cops
Two men allegedly tried to commit suicide outside the Maharashtra secretariat on Sunday in support of the ongoing strike by employees of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC), a police official said.
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Maharashtra Transport Bus Depots Shut, But Some Workshop Employees Resume
All 250 bus depots of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation remained shut on Friday also due to an ongoing strike by employees though some staffers have resumed work at workshops of the transport undertaking, MSRTC officials said.
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Money Laundering Case: Maharashtra Minister Reaches Probe Agency's Office
Two days after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) served a notice to Maharashtra Transport Minister Anil Parab, he today reached the ED officeand said that he is not aware why he has been called by the central agency.
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Arrested Cop's Rs 40 Crore Bribe Charge On Maharashtra Ex-Home Minister
Maharashtra Transport Minister Anil Parab and his then cabinet colleague Anil Deshmukh allegedly received Rs 40 crore from 10 DCPs in Mumbai to reverse the order of their transfer issued by the then city police commissioner Param Bir Singh, dismissed
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Helmet Must For Pillion Riders In Maharashtra
Two-wheeler pillion riders too will now have to wear helmets in Maharashtra with the state Transport department on Saturday issuing a circular to this effect as per the orders of the Bombay High Court.
