Domicile Certificate Mandatory For Driving Licence In Maharashtra From August 1: Transport Minister

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Last Updated:July 07, 2026, 14:13 IST

The issue of unauthorised transport and the safety risk it poses to women and students rocked the Maharashtra Assembly on Tuesday, prompting the state government to announce a strict, landmark decision. In a major move to rein in illegal bike-taxis and unauthorised transport operators, the government has declared that only those holding a valid domicile certificate will be granted a licence to operate — a decision expected to shake up illegal bike-taxi operations in Mumbai, Pune and Thane.

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