MoRTH Proposes Higher Driving Tutorial Pass Mark and Fee Waivers for Licence Updates
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed draft amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules aiming to simplify driving licence services. Key changes include raising the safe-driving tutorial pass mark from 60 to 75 with a minimum 30-minute duration, waiving fees for updating personal details like address and mobile number, and setting a 15-day deadline for processing licence change applications. Address changes may be automatically approved if not decided within 30 days. The draft also updates accepted identity documents and mandates laminated or PVC licence cards. Public feedback is invited before finalization.
First-hand measurement across 6 sources
We measured how 6 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (53/100). Lens Score 41/100.
Outlets measured: moneycontrol, freepressjournal, economictimes, ndtv, economictimes, english. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–65/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
english broke this story on 22 Oct, 04:29 am. Other outlets followed.