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Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde Unveils Welfare Scheme for Auto and Taxi Driver-Owners
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🗓 04 Sep 2026, 03:37 PM
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Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced a new welfare package aimed at supporting owners of auto‑rickshaws and taxis across Maharashtra.
In a press briefing, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde introduced a welfare package specifically targeting owners of auto‑rickshaws and taxis operating in the state. The scheme is intended to provide financial relief and social security benefits to driver‑owners, including subsidies, insurance coverage and other support measures.
The announcement forms part of the state government's broader effort to improve the livelihood of informal transport workers, who form a critical backbone of urban mobility in Maharashtra. Officials said the package will be rolled out through existing transport department channels, ensuring that eligible drivers can access the benefits without undue delay.
Driver associations welcomed the move, describing it as a timely intervention that addresses long‑standing concerns about income volatility and health security among auto and taxi operators. The government has pledged to monitor implementation closely and adjust the scheme based on feedback from the beneficiary community.
The announcement forms part of the state government's broader effort to improve the livelihood of informal transport workers, who form a critical backbone of urban mobility in Maharashtra. Officials said the package will be rolled out through existing transport department channels, ensuring that eligible drivers can access the benefits without undue delay.
Driver associations welcomed the move, describing it as a timely intervention that addresses long‑standing concerns about income volatility and health security among auto and taxi operators. The government has pledged to monitor implementation closely and adjust the scheme based on feedback from the beneficiary community.