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China to issue digital driver’s licenses nationwide

China to issue digital driver’s licenses nationwide
China to issue digital driver’s licenses nationwide

BEIJING, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) -- China will roll out digital driver’s licenses across the country from Dec. 10 amid efforts to streamline services for the convenience of the public, the Ministry of Public Security announced on Thursday.

Digital driver’s licenses have been issued in 200 cities, including Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, in the country, figures from the ministry showed.

More than 50 million drivers have obtained their digital licenses since a pilot program was launched in the cities of Tianjin, Chengdu and Suzhou on June 1.

The digital driver’s licenses are issued via an official traffic management mobile app and have the same legal effect as paper ones.

 

Anvar Umarov
Anvar Umarov

Anvar Umarov is the founder and editor-in-chief of UzDaily, a leading business and news publication covering Uzbekistan and Central Asia. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, he has also worked as a PR manager for both state and private organizations, bringing a broad perspective on media, communications, and public affairs to his editorial leadership.