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Driving schools and instructors in The dispute over the new digital driving exam system in Tuzla Canton have initiated protests to address systemic disruptions caused by has escalated into a newly implemented digital software system for tracking training conflict between cantonal and conducting driver's license exams. The state-level authorities. Following the Association of Driving Schools and Instructors announced a series Instructors’ announcement of peaceful demonstrations protests scheduled for August 12 through 14, 2026, targeting the Ministry of Education and Science and has maintained its refusal to abandon the Tuzla Canton Government. The conflict stems from a dispute over digitalization. While software. Minister Ahmed Omerović maintains has defended the new system is essential as a tool to “increase transparency and combat long-standing irregularities”—citing issues such as unregistered training and price discrepancies—the Association argues efficiency in controlling driving schools.” This stance has drawn opposition from the implementation lacks a proper legal basis state-level Ministry of Communications and that ministerial decisions exceed legal authority. Representatives further claim the software is technically flawed, creating a double workload Transport. Minister Omerović specifically criticized state Minister Edin Forti for administrators. As the leaking official documents to social media, arguing that institutional communication should rely on official channels rather than social media posts. The impasse continues, the disruptions have reportedly caused continues to affect approximately 300 driving candidates who remain in a total blockade state of exams. While approximately 700 uncertainty. To address the backlog, the Cantonal Ministry is currently verifying documentation from driving schools and Red Cross organizations to confirm that candidates have already transitioned to completed necessary theoretical and first aid training. For those whose schools have not yet integrated into the new digital system, hundreds more remain in limbo, unable to complete their training or proceed with testing. Protesters are seeking dialogue and a return to legal, normalized operations to protect the right Ministry has provided an option to work and submit documentation personally to expedite the training process for students. testing process.