In 2017, a survey on corruption in Delhi showed that one-third of the households sampled had paid a bribe over the past year. They just approach touts,' an official said. 'According to a rough estimate, about 60 per cent of applicants don't come with their vehicles they don't take any test. On an average, a transport office issues about 130 driving licences in a day, but the test capacity is only for 40-45 applicants. Transport department officials denied any nexus with touts but admitted that inadequate space for driving tests may be a reason people tend to take short-cuts and the racket is thriving. Because of stricter monitoring in the Capital, people look to the satellite towns of Noida and Ghaziabad to get such things done, he said. He said a learner's licence can be managed for Rs 2,500. That's why we charge a little extra,' said the manager of a driving school in Noida. 'We have good connections inside transport offices. They said even if the applicant flunks the test, her permit will be issued. Mail Today also contacted 40 driving schools.Īll of them said the first-stage permits can be easily obtained without the mandatory online test. We can negotiate, but kindly understand we have to look after transport officials as well,' said a tout, constantly busy on his cell phone. Touts said 'that is what we're here for.' We are here only to help you pay the money and the job will be done was the common assurance. Mail Today visited seven transport offices and said on each occasion that her sister does not know how to drive, but wants a permit.

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