Transport Minister approves more driving tests to clear backlog in Kerala
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Transport Minister approves more driving tests to clear backlog in Kerala

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Transport Minister KB Ganesh Kumar has approved the demand for more driving tests to address the backlog, following conciliatory talks with representatives of the All Kerala Driving School Workers Union. Previously, the minister opposed increasing the number of tests, citing concerns over compromising test quality. In addition to increasing the number of tests, the minister agreed to extend the life of test vehicles from 18 to 22 years and relaxed the requirement for driving instructors to be present at the test ground. Earlier, various driving school owners' associations protested against the driving test reforms introduced by the minister from May 1 to 15.

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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