The Egyptian General Union of Transport and Tourism Workers, led by Mohamed Abu El-Abbas Nofal, has praised a package of new measures announced by the Interior Ministry to develop the traffic system and facilitate the issuance and renewal of driving and vehicle licenses. These measures aim to reduce the burden on citizens and rationalize service costs, in line with presidential directives. The union appreciates the efforts to improve services and simplify procedures for drivers and transport sector workers.
The union's council issued a statement welcoming the new procedures, which will start trial operations in all traffic units across the country, starting from Thursday. One key measure is the implementation of a "single window" system for issuing and renewing licenses, allowing citizens to pay service fees electronically within the traffic unit. This reduces financial transaction points during the licensing process, making it more efficient and convenient.
The union also welcomed the decision not to collect any additional financial amounts when completing licensing procedures, except for traffic violations issued by traffic prosecutors. The council emphasized that clear fees and payment mechanisms are crucial in organizing and facilitating citizens' access to services. This move aims to reduce bureaucratic hurdles and make the process more transparent.
Another significant decision praised by the union is the abolition of the requirement to provide safety and emergency equipment when issuing or renewing licenses. This equipment includes fire extinguishers, first-aid kits, and reflective triangles. The union sees this as a direct reduction in procedures and burdens associated with traffic transactions, particularly for professional drivers who regularly interact with traffic units.
Despite welcoming these measures, the union stated that it has several demands and proposals to further develop services for drivers and transport sector workers. One of these proposals is to unify procedures for analyzing toxins and drugs, suggesting that analysis should be conducted through a single, accredited medical entity, reducing repetition and saving time, effort, and cost.
The union also suggested integrating insurance services into the single-window system, combining insurance transactions with licensing procedures to minimize the need to deal with multiple entities. These proposals aim to enhance the efficiency and convenience of services provided to drivers and transport workers.
The union's council concluded its statement by expressing gratitude to the political leadership and the Interior Ministry for these initiatives, pledging its full support for all steps taken to develop services and simplify procedures. The union will continue to provide proposals that achieve further facilitation for drivers and sector workers, contributing to the overall improvement of the transport sector in Egypt.
Key points
- The Egyptian transport union welcomes new traffic development decisions
- Single-window system and abolition of safety equipment requirements are key measures
- Union proposes further changes to enhance service efficiency and convenience
