Mumbai taxi and autorickshaw drivers said they are ready to learn Marathi, but alleged that RTO officials are asking questions beyond what they were trained for.
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No auto, taxi? Mumbai residents face cab shortage as drivers fail to speak Marathi | image: X
Auto, taxi shortage in Mumbai: After Mumbai local trains, autorickshaws and the black-and-yellow taxis are considered the second lifeline that helps residents deal with the city’s hustle and bustleNot just during office hours, but cabs and autorickshaws are also a crucial part of the Maximum City’s ecosystemBut since August 21, the magical word ‘taxi’ is not working the way it used to on the roads, as officials from the Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) have started checking whether the drivers can speak the regional language – Marathi.
