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.
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.
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“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.”
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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.”
