In New Zealand, demand for driver licence tests surged after re-sit fees were abolished, leading to long waits and booking difficulties.

Demand for practical driver licence tests in New Zealand has surged since re-sit fees were abolished last October, causing long waits and difficulties in booking tests. Records from the NZTA Waka Kotahi show that people in the worst-affected areas are waiting over four months to sit full or restricted licence tests. The very measure intended to ease licensing has now seemingly had the opposite effect, impacting job prospects for many.

June 09, 2024
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