Hyderabad: Only women to get licences on March 8 at Road Transport Authority
3 March 2017 1:16 AM IST
Officials from Hyderabad RTA have estimated that number of women having driving licence was only 5.64 percent of the 2.18 lakh issued.
According to the transportation administration commission, the odd-even car restriction system determined by the final digit of a vehicle's license plate is being implemented from Friday night. (Photo: AP)
Hyderabad: The Road Transport Authority will provide driving licence services exclusively to women on March 8 to mark the International Women’s Day.Officials from Hyderabad RTA have estimated that the number of women having driving licence was only 5.64 per cent of of the 2.18 lakh issued. They have decided to encourage women with driving skills to apply for licenes. Joint Transport Commissioner (JTC) J. Pandurang Naik said that the special mela for women would be held at all the zonal offices in city. “Applicants must book slots on website www.transport.telangana.gov.in and should select the date March 8. We have modified the application to accept only applications from women.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle. )
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