Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam has criticised Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik’s decision to make Marathi language mandatory for rickshaw and taxi drivers across the state. He argued that while promoting the state language is important, enforcing it as a strict requirement could create unnecessary pressure and fear among drivers, many of whom come from…
Vadodara: In a push towards digital inclusion and women’s economic empowerment, 15 women auto-rickshaw drivers from economically weaker backgrounds — popularly known as ‘pink auto drivers’ — have joined the Bharat Taxi platform, opening up avenues for higher earnings, improved safety and wider market access through a tech-enabled mobility ecosystem.The programme seeks to connect these…
Last Updated: 14 April 2026, 09:15 PM IST Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has announced a new enforcement rule making it compulsory for all licensed rickshaw and taxi drivers in the state to have knowledge of Marathi from May 1, Maharashtra Day. The decision was announced by Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik, who said the rule will…