New Delhi, Oct. 23 -- The Centre has proposed making several driving-licence services free and tightening the requirements for obtaining a learner's licence, as part of a wider overhaul of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. A draft notification published by the Union road transport and highways ministry late on Wednesday. proposes raising the pass mark for the safe-driving tutorial assessment from 60% to 75%, while making the tutorial at least 30 minutes long.

The draft rules propose waiving fees for services accessed through online Aadhaar authentication. Changes to a driving licence holder's name or other particulars would also be free, while updating an address, mobile number or email ID would attract no fee.

The proposals are p...