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The Newfoundland and Labrador government is planning changes to the Highway Traffic Act, including scrapping test requirements for some drivers, to encourage ride-hailing services like Uber to operate in the province.

At a news conference Monday, Service N.L. Minister Sarah Stoodley said drivers with a Class 5 licence for passenger vehicles or light trucks will no longer need to do a written or road test to get a Class 4 licence, required to drive a taxi or for a ride-hailing service.

"This will help to ease the administrative process for both new taxi and ride-sharing drivers, and speed up the process to recruit and retain and get more drivers on the road," Stoodley said.

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DVSA to restart tests for new drivers on 22 July

The Scottish Government yesterday has announced that Theory Tests, Motorcycle tests and training will resume  in Scotland from Wednesday 22 July 2020.

Theory tests will take place with physical distancing measures in place.

Motorcycle training will also resume on 22 July.

Motorcycle and tractor testing will resume on Monday 3 August 2020.

Driving lessons and tests remain suspended…