I heard about this story on the news a few weeks ago and that the Govenor had asked for suggestions to consider how to fix the situation. The person being interviewed said that they thought a good part of the problem was that as more cars were on the road, that the DMV was also being tasked over the years to add more duties to what they do other than issuing license plates, stickers, title transfers and also their computer equipment is old and can't handle it. Some suggestions this person mentioned was a different agency handling some of the non-vehicle tasks, letting places like AAA and banks handle more of the work. Haven't had to go into DMV for a while and even then I had to schedule an appointment window to go in and still waited a long time to get called.
Main funding source for DMV is running out of money; what it could mean for taxpayers
I listen to KCBS and think this was the broadcast I heard: Audio: 'CA DMV Running Out of Money?' Lawrence McQuillan appears on KCBS radio
Main funding source for DMV is running out of money; what it could mean for taxpayers
I listen to KCBS and think this was the broadcast I heard: Audio: 'CA DMV Running Out of Money?' Lawrence McQuillan appears on KCBS radio