RTO flying squads on Thursday have begun checking auto-rickshaw drivers in Thane for their Marathi language proficiency and are fining the drivers for not meeting the requirements. The Inspections are underway at six locations across the city, with drivers unable to communicate in Marathi being served notices by the RTO.
Meanwhile, the Maharashtra Transport Department launched its Marathi language proficiency enforcement drive to check whether auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers meet the prescribed requirements.
Action against non-compliant drivers
The campaign, which began today, aims to take action against auto-rickshaw, taxi and app-based cab drivers who lack working knowledge of Marathi or the mandated proficiency certificate.
As part of the drive, RTO flying squads are videographing the verification tests and issuing initial notices to drivers found to be non-compliant.
Further details into the matter are awaited.
