An agreement allowing legally certified drivers in Taiwan and the U.S. state of Wyoming to obtain licenses issued by either side without sitting for written or road skills tests was concluded Oct. 11 in Taipei City.
Taking effect immediately, the pact was inked by Chen Wen-ruey, director-general of the Department of Railways and Highways under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications and William T. Panos, director of the Wyoming Department of Transportation.
MOTC Deputy Minister Chi Wen-jong and Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead were also on hand for the signing. Mead, who is in country at the head of a state investment and trade delegation, attended Republic of China (Taiwan) Double Tenth National Day celebrations the day before and met the next with President Tsai Ing-wen at the Office of the President in Taipei.
According to the MOTC, the agreement represents greater convenience for the peoples of both sides and will help deepen and solidify exchanges across a broad spectrum of areas.
Taiwan has concluded reciprocal driver’s license agreements with 92 countries and territories, including 25 U.S. states such as Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and Washington. (JSM)
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