DRIVING test bosses got up to £10,000 in performance bonuses — despite a huge backlog and months of chaos. In some cases learners have been waiting 24 weeks to take tests.
Chief executive Loveday Ryder got an extra £5,000 on top of her £125,000 salary Yet the sums went to five directors at the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Chief executive Loveday Ryder got an extra £5,000 on top of her £125,000 salary — earning the nickname "Love-Pay Free-Ryder". Another four directors, who all earn between £95,000 and £105,000 also got "performance related" payments. Yesterday Danni Boxall, from the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: "This is yet another example of the public sector rewards-for- failure culture that's driving Brits around the bend. "Ministers must put a stop to soaring public sector pay packets." Amelie Privett, 17 a student from Salcombe, Devon, said: "Why are they getting a bonus? I passed my theory test in early April and was only able to book a practical appointment for November because of the huge backlog." Read More on The Sun
SIDE EFFECTS Urgent warning to anyone who's had Covid over life-threatening complications The DVSA said: "Our work includes enforcement activity, supporting the vehicle testing industry and promoting vital road safety messages to all road users — not just learner drivers. "But we understand how frustrating the current high demand for driving tests is, and we are working tirelessly to provide learners with the tests they need."
