Driver examiners will be hired as the province announces changes to Alberta's road test model.
Some people in industry say they are forced to change their livelihood as the province takes over the work and outsources part of it.
New examiners will supposedly help reduce wait times.
Previous NDP moves will be reviewed to bring back driver testing under the private sector.
One industry group that represents examiners says the current booking system has led to delays.
Drivers are forced to go to other communities while examiners travel to locations with less or no demand.
Albertans are having to wait up to six weeks to book a driver’s test now.
New Alberta drivers experience long waits when booking driving exams for all classes.
Albertans now must wait six weeks or more to book a driver test.
More licensed private examiners did not help reduce wait times.
The number scheduled tests has doubled from 2020 with same number of examiners.
