Driving Test Disaster: Scalper Bots Hijack UK Bookings, Leaving Learners in the Lurch
Scalper bots in the UK are turning driving tests into an Olympic sport—minus the medals and plus a hefty price tag. While humans take four minutes to book a test, bots do it in under 10 seconds. With slots selling for up to £250, learners are left stalled at the starting line.
Hot Take:
Looks like the road to driving in the UK just got a whole lot bumpier! Scalper bots are zooming past human applicants, leaving future drivers stuck in the slow lane. Who knew the driving test battlefield would become the new Wild West of the internet? Someone call the DVSA, because it’s time to put the brakes on these bot bandits!
Key Points:
- Scalper bots are outpacing humans in booking UK driving tests, snatching appointments in under 10 seconds.
- Test slots are being resold for hefty profits on social media, turning a £65 test into a £250 golden ticket.
- Personal data of applicants is at risk due to extra information demanded by some ticket resellers.
- The DVSA’s current anti-bot measures are as flimsy as a learner’s L-plate, leaving the system vulnerable.
- DIY bot creators are having a field day, all thanks to open-source frameworks and easy CAPTCHA-solving services.
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