Following the state government’s decision to make Marathi mandatory for auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has launched free Marathi language classes for drivers in the city.
Under the new rule, drivers will have to pass a Marathi language test to retain their licences, failing which their permits could be cancelled. The regulation is set to be implemented strictly from May 1 across Maharashtra.
In this backdrop, MNS Mira-Bhayander city president Sandeep Rane inaugurated the initiative at Mira Road on Tuesday.
The inaugural session received a strong response, with around 100 to 150 auto-rickshaw drivers voluntarily participating to learn the language.
Participants expressed enthusiasm for the initiative and welcomed the effort, stating that the classes would help them comply with the upcoming regulations.
MNS said the objective of the programme is to ensure that local drivers are adequately prepared to meet the new language requirements and avoid any disruption to their livelihoods once the rule comes into force.
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