LUCKNOW, June 22 -- The Uttar Pradesh transport department has processed 99.23% of all driving licence (DL) transaction applications received between January 1 and June 10, 2025, said a press statement issued by the state government's media cell on Saturday. Out of 4,05,661 applications received during this period, including renewals, replacements, duplicates, and address changes, 4,02,524 were cleared, leaving only 3,137 (0.77%) pending, officials said. "Our objective is to provide swift and simple services to citizens. The department will continue regular reviews of district performance and provide all necessary support to resolve pending applications quickly," transport commissioner BN Singh said. The district-wise analysis showed most districts performed well. Prayagraj reported only 189 pending cases out of 13,684 applications (1.38%), while Hapur managed 87 pending cases out of 3,049 applications (2.85%), the press statement said. However, districts such as Shravasti, Gonda, and Balrampur exhibited higher pendency rates. Shravasti recorded the highest pendency rate of 5.67% followed by Gonda with 5.37% and Balrampur 4.85% . The department has established special monitoring mechanisms for these districts instructing officials to promptly address pending cases. htc...