Responding to Simon Hamilton MLA’s call today for drivers in Northern Ireland to be allowed to renew their car tax online, Kellin McCloskey, Head of Postal Policy at Consumer Focus Post, ‘Consumers in Northern Ireland need a range of options for renewing their car tax, or indeed accessing any government service. Access both online and through the post office network should form part of this picture.
‘It is important that consideration is also given to the viability of the post office network, which many consumers rely on to access essential services. We strongly support Simon Hamilton’s call for car tax renewal to be available in all post offices across Northern Ireland, as this is an important source of income for many branches.
‘We would also urge DVLNI to also consider providing driving licence renewal facilities at post offices in Northern Ireland. This service is currently being used in post offices in England, Wales and Scotland with great success.’
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• Consumer Focus Post, is the watchdog for postal consumers in Northern Ireland. www.consumerfocus.org.uk/northern-ireland
