India, Dec. 27 -- The waiting period for permanent driving licence tests in Pune has increased significantly after the number of daily test slots was reduced by nearly half following the introduction of stricter testing norms by the transport department.

This week onwards, the Pune Regional Transport Office (RTO) has begun conducting permanent driving licence tests on a pilot basis in line with the transport department's new circular which mandates stricter monitoring and standardised testing procedures. Pune has a high concentration of two-wheelers, four-wheelers and heavy vehicles, leading to a large volume of licence applications. On an average, around 500 learning licences are issued daily at the Pune RTO. After clearing the learning...