From Niagara This Week:
A U.S. government plan which will allow enhanced driver’s licences as acceptable identification when crossing the border along with passports is being hailed as good news for travellers and business people alike.
But while most like the idea of a new high-tech licence, some frequent border users hope rolling out the new program doesn’t get bogged down with costs and lengthy applications — much like at passport offices have been since the American Homeland Security department announced regulations requiring air travellers to carry passports when entering the U.S.