Marathi compulsory for cabbies in Mumbai

Of the 56,000 cabs in the city, at least 24,000 taxi permits need to be renewed. These new permits will be given only to those who can speak as well as write Marathi, as per the transport department proposal, cleared by the government.

A majority of taxi owners and drivers in the city are from north India, and this move will affect newer migrants.

Why its About Maharashtra and Marathi?????