Midrand Gauteng station becomes the home of a smart DLTC
The facility is completely off the grid as it is powered by solar and independent of Eskom power so whether there is load shedding or not, the facility continues to operate.
A new smart Driving Licensing Testing Centre (DLTC) has opened at Midrand Gautrain station as part of the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport’s efforts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of issuing driver’s licences.
The centre was unveiled by Jacob Mamabolo, Gauteng’s MEC for Public Transport and Roads Infrastructure, on June 9 at a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Speaking at the unveiling, Mamabolo said the centre was part of four new stations to be delivered by the department in conjunction with Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) and Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC). He said this would help address driver’s licence card renewal backlogs in Gauteng.
“This state-of-the-art facility gives us an opportunity to efficiently deliver licences and other related services to the people. Working together with GMA and RTMC, in just over two months we have delivered this facility,” said Mamabolo.
Through the use of smart technologies, the new licensing centre promises to halve the time it takes for customers to complete the process of renewing the validity of their driver’s licence cards while on the move.
“This additional capacity will make it more convenient for customers to access services. Last year, we introduced two new smart DLTCs at Waterfall Estate, City of Joburg, and Eco Park in the City of Tshwane. These new generations are the benchmark we are setting ourselves as we look at modernising all our facilities across the province.”
GMA project manager Nyiko Nkuna said the new pilot centre which was built using alternative building materials, was completely off the grid, guaranteeing customers minimal disruptions and quick, convenient service along the Gautrain line.
“The facility is completely off the grid because it is powered by solar and independent of Eskom power so whether there is load shedding or not, the facility continues to operate,” said Nkuna
The centre will operate from 08:00 to 17:00 on weekdays and from 09:00 to 15:00 on weekends, it also provides full online and cashless services as part of the provincial government’s commitment to exploring new technologies and process optimisation.
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