Driving licence test slots reduced by half in Delhi to prevent spread of COVID-19

New Delhi, June 14 (PTI) To keep a check on spread of COVID-19, Delhi government's Transport Department has reduced driving licence test slots by half and allowed applicants of permanent licence to take test at any automated track, officials said.

Around 1,000 slots are given for driving licence tests on a daily basis but y have w been reduced by half, officials said.

Out of available slots, 50 per cent will be reserved for applicants who made booking during lockdown and refore needed to be rescheduled.

According to an order issued by Transport Department on June 6, applicants for permanent licence can appear in driving skill tests at any automated test driving track, irrespective of motor licencing office where y originally applied.

A candidate will be allowed to take appointment for one category of licence only at a time. He or she may have ar appointment at a later date for a different category, order added. PTI VIT SNE SNE