Yes, the procedure for renewing a driver's license is vastly improved.
1. You still need the medical exam but it is an eye test and maybe blood pressure.
2. At the LTO you take a number and wait for your number to be called. No more waiting in line.
3. When your number is called you turn in your old driver's license. As long as there are no changes to your information they use the information from your old license. No application form required.
4. Wait to be called to have your picture taken, thumb print and signature.
5. Wait to be called to pay.
6. Wait to be called for you license (or receipt and old license). They give you your old license back even if they have the plastic cards for your new license.