No driving license fee hike until January 10 in Punjab

LAHORE: In a notable move as part of its New Year initiatives, the provincial government has decided to extend a reprieve to its citizens by not raising the driving license fee.

Chief Minister Mohsen Naqvi declared that there will be no increase in driving license fees until January 10.

This announcement comes as a temporary relief measure, providing citizens an opportunity to secure or renew their driving licenses at the current rates until the specified date.

Naqvi, emphasizing the importance of timely action, urged residents to avail themselves of this window of opportunity before the fee adjustment takes effect.

Effective January 10, the driving license fees are slated to undergo an increment. This decision, aimed at facilitating the public, underscores the government’s commitment to addressing citizen concerns.

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Commuters and motorists alike are advised to take advantage of this reprieve and make timely arrangements regarding their driving licenses before the impending fee adjustment on January 10.

FEE HIKES AFTER JAN 10

The Punjab government is all set to enforce new fee structure for driving license with a massive hike after 20 years.

The new rates will come into effect from January 1, 2024 and the government is planning to publish advertisement to aware people in this regard.

Earlier the cabinet had approved an increase in driving license fee effective from January 1. Starting January 1, the learner fee will surge from Rs 60 to Rs 1000, alongside an increase in LTV, HTV, and PSV licence fees. Residents of the US, Canada, and other countries can obtain a li­cence online by paying $100.