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The article addresses the crisis facing the driving education sector in Lebanon following the Ministry of Interior's decision to set a fixed price for driving school licenses. As a result, costs have decreased from over $600 to $400 in an effort to ease the burden on students and citizens. However, this move has sparked protests from driving school owners, primarily due to the lack of clarity regarding how the decision will be implemented, the absence of explanatory courses, and the lack of a standardized method to assess students. Consequently, many schools have had to cease operations due to rising operational expenses. The ministry affirms that the study was based on a methodology to determine the actual costs and is currently considering adjusting the fixed price, prepared to review it in light of economic conditions. Meanwhile, students whose schools have closed are permitted to transfer to other schools to continue their training and complete their exams, as most driving schools are gradually resuming their activities.

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