Government’s new digital driving licence could save billions
The government has started trialling new digital driving licenses with the Government Digital Services (GDS) and DVLA.
Currently being tested internally with small numbers of GDS and DVLA staff, the trial could see the rollout of a digital license in the GOV.UK One Login app later in 2026.
The digital license will contain the same information as your license – name, photo, license number, date of birth, address, expiry date and driving entitlements. Physical cards will remain valid for drivers who choose them until at least 2030.
The trial is part of a broader ‘GOV.UK Wallet initiative’, aimed at making all identity documents digital.
Science Secretary, Peter Kyle, said the digital wallet “opens huge opportunities to make interacting with public services much easier by putting people in control of their own data.”
New tech like the digital wallet is expected to save £45 billion in efficiency savings, according to a government report.
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