traffic dept delays cost licence holders unfairly
renewal notice received 2 working days before renewal of licence due. 10 min cue to get the application form to fill out same info. 2 hrs to get the eye test, 40 mins to pay. total time 2hrs 50mins. R45 for a temporary licence as it takes 6 weeks to issue a replacement licence. staff in attendance, 1 cashier and 1 eye test person. a second person arrived which sped things up but she came from roadworthy side so no roadworthies while she was doing eyetests. \vision"statement on the wall....to be recognised as one of the top 10 traffic services in the world. <br> <br> 1. if each person renewing their licence person earnt minimum wage of R20/hr = R60 hrs per person (most people i spoke to had taken the day / half day off to renew their licence. lost earning and tax revenue for all these people waiting in a cue. R10's of millions per annum. wasteful!<br> <br> 2. payment options - cash only.  tax payers are paying a premium for govt to bank cash rather more competitive rates on debit/credit cards. never mind the fact that it costs people fees to draw the cash<br> <br> 3. 6 weeks wait for renewal licence &amp"