The Drivers and Vehicle License Authority has made access to driving documents seamless with its introduction of a new mobile service
The CEO of DVLA, Kwasi Agyeman Busia, made this announcement during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University for Development Studies (UDS) to launch the Tertiary Students Drivers Project (Test Drive) at the UDS campus in Tamale, Northern Region.
This collaboration will facilitate a door-to-door campaign to educate citizens and provide easy access to licenses for a safer driving and riding experience
The Drivers and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has introduced a new mobile service, aiming to make it more convenient for Ghanaians to obtain necessary driving documents.
The initiative includes a door-to-door approach and specifically targets organizations and tertiary institutions, addressing the challenges faced by students when acquiring licenses and other driving-related documents while on campus.
The primary objective of the mobile service is to ensure that students not only obtain the required driving documents but also gain knowledge about road regulations, promoting discipline and safety on the road.
Under the partnership, UDS will introduce driving programs that enable students to acquire valid licenses. Professor Seidu Alhassan, the Vice Chancellor of UDS, commended DVLA for their efforts in ensuring the welfare of road users.
The collaboration will not only enhance students’ driving and riding capabilities but also enable them to conduct research on DVLA, contributing to the implementation of new ideas and the acquisition of detailed information about the authority.
Abraham Zaato, the Head of Research, Business Development, and Innovation at DVLA, highlighted the aim of building partnerships for learning, research, and development to ensure easy access to licenses for applicants.
He emphasized the provision of good customer service for students, lecturers, and staff, with licenses being delivered through the mobile service. The MoU also signifies a commitment to research and data collection, enabling the university to design programs that enhance knowledge about driving.
This mobile service expansion follows the DVLA’s initiative to extend its services to various institutions, including corporate organizations, associations, tertiary institutions, and drivers’ unions. The goal is to eliminate the involvement of intermediaries commonly known as ‘goro’ boys, ensuring a direct and efficient delivery of license-related services.
John Asante-Arhin, the Manager of Driver Training, Testing, and Licensing at DVLA, encouraged corporate institutions to take advantage of the mobile service, particularly for their employees who may have busy schedules. The DVLA is also prepared to offer proficiency tests for newly recruited drivers within organizations upon request.
To further improve road safety, Gifty Lartey, CEO of Step Ahead Driving School (accredited by DVLA), advised applicants to choose certified driving schools. These efforts are aimed at enhancing road safety by ensuring that individuals receive proper training and education.
The processes involved in acquiring or renewing a driver’s license, such as biometric data capturing, photography, and eye screening, were demonstrated to participants during the mobile service implementation at the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation.
