The Transport Department is creating a one-stop app to help new drivers seeking learner’s licence.
A learner’s licence is a prerequisite to a permanent driving licence, which is granted six months later.
A senior government official described the app as “a learning tool”, which would come in handy for budding drivers to learn about the best driving practices.
From basics about traffic signs to mock questions, which may be asked for learner’s licence, the app will have several features.
“A need has been felt to address issues with the Transport Department's public interface, in addition to the more effective dissemination of information about its services and, not to mention, issues related to alleged corruption,” said a senior government official.
“The app is just one of the tools that the department is working on in line with its final ambition to offer all its services online,” said the official, adding that two Regional Transport Offices (RTOs), in Janakpuri and Vasant Vihar, are currently offering online services.
Several features
An official said that the app is in its initial stages of development. The proposed app would also offer information on the documents needed by the applicant to apply for a licence.
“We are brainstorming ideas about additional features that may be added to it before commissioning it for creation. The idea is to transform the department’s public interface – beginning virtually at first – following which we aim to do the same on the ground,” the official added.
