A program aiming to assist learner drivers without access to a suitable vehicle or supervisory driver to get on the road has been delivered seven new vehicles.
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The Learner Driver Mentor Program assists learners in gaining the essential hours of driving experience needed to obtain a driving licence.
Across Tasmania, 210 volunteers run the program helping 329 learner drivers.
Learner driver Matthew Barker-Jones, 17 from Launceston, said the program meant a lot to him because getting his licence means he would be able to get a job and help his family.
"Anything that you do you need a lift," Mr Barker-Jones said.
"I started in the program six months ago and I'd say I've gone a long way. I've gone from my L1s to my L2s."
Driver Mentoring Tasmania coordinator Garry O'Byrne said mentors contributed the equivalent of $670,000 in volunteer hours in the last financial year.
"They do such a wonderful job. The partnership between the learner and the mentor is just so strong," Mr O'Byrne said.
"The mentor gains youth and vitality form the younger learner and the learner gains experience from the mentor."
Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Michael Ferguson said getting a licence opens up opportunities for people to access employment, education and services.
"We know that lack of a driver's licence is a significant barrier towards young people gaining employment, and this program is making a real difference in the lives of many disadvantaged Tasmanians," Mr Ferguson said.
"In 2018/19, a record 197 people received their provisional licence after participating in the program and over 20,000 on-road hours were achieved."
An additional investment of one million dollars by the government has provided the program seven new vehicles.
"They are replacements to old vehicles which means the program could have certainty going forward," Mr Ferguson said.