From January 17 onwards, applicants can now take the biometric verification on the same day as their driving licence exam. You can also receive your Smart Card Driving License in a combined form from the BRTA service portal.

The High Court yesterday asked authorities concerned to submit a report before it on unfit and unregistered vehicles plying the streets and drivers without valid licences.

The number of driving licence-seekers has seen a sharp rise following the unprecedented student protest for road safety in July-August, and the authorities are struggling to cope with the pressure due to inadequate training facilities and manpower.