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Lat time I went to an American DMV it was in a small town in Colorado to get a license renewal. I was in and out within 10 minutes. My next license was in Cana
by dghlsakjg 2y ago
Lat time I went to an American DMV it was in a small town in Colorado to get a license renewal. I was in and out within 10 minutes.
My next license was in Canada. Made an appointment and it was about the same, maybe a bit more to get all the paperwork scanned to convert my US license.
The DMV doesn't have to suck. Government services don't have to suck, and a lot of them actually don't. Frequently they suck because they are tasked with doing far more than any similarly resourced private company could accomplish.
- linguae 2y agoIn my experience living in California, government services such as the DMV and the post office tend to be more pleasant in small towns compared to in large metro areas. When I lived in San Luis Obispo and in Santa Cruz County, it was generally a smooth experience running errands at government facilities. In fact, I remember people smiling and being friendly in San Luis Obispo. In larger metros such as Sacramento and the Bay Area, though, I often have to contend with long lines and surly service. I know this is just anecdata, but this is something I’ve noticed over the years.
- dghlsakjg 2y agoThat’s kinda the point. It’s totally possible, even in America, to have pleasant government services at both the state and the federal level.