Hey there, Pune folks! Looks like more and more of you are gearing up to drive in foreign lands. Yup, that’s right – the number of people in Pune applying for international driving licenses is on the rise. In fact, over the past three years, a whopping 13,000 residents of Pune have been issued these coveted licenses. And where do you think they’re getting them? Well, it’s all happening at the Pune Regional Transport Office (RTO).
According to the Pune RTO office, the stats are pretty impressive. In 2022-23, 4,294 citizens got their hands on international driving licenses. The following year, that number jumped to 5,210. And in the most recent year, up until November 2024, 3,693 licenses were issued. That’s a clear sign that more and more people are looking to hit the roads abroad.
Why the sudden surge, you ask? Well, it seems like the number of Pune residents heading overseas for work and studies is on the rise. And if you want to drive in your host country, you’ll need an international driving license. Sure, you could wait till you reach your destination and go through the hassle of getting one there. But hey, why go through all that trouble when you can sort it out right here at home?
Thanks to the online process introduced in 2018, getting your hands on an international driving license has never been easier. Just hop on the ‘Sarathi’ website of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways of India, fill out the necessary details, and voila! No more running around for documents or waiting in long queues.
And here’s the best part – if you already have a driving license, you don’t need to go through any tests or driving exams for the international license. Just make sure you have your passport, visa, and current driving license handy. Once your online application is approved, just swing by the RTO office for a quick verification, and your international driving license will be ready for you within a day.
Swapnil Bhosale, Deputy Regional Transport Officer, Pune, had this to say: “The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways of India has made the process of getting an international driving license smooth and hassle-free. With just a few clicks, you can have your license in hand before jetting off abroad. It’s no wonder the number of Pune residents getting international driving licenses has been steadily increasing over the past couple of years.”
So, there you have it, Pune peeps! If you’re planning to drive in foreign lands, don’t forget to grab your international driving license before you hit the road. Happy travels!
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