By John Mutiso
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has suspended the licences of 62 public service vehicle (PSV) drivers from seven transport operators.
In a statement on Tuesday, December 9, NTSA said the suspension of the licenses followed a compliance assessment that uncovered multiple safety breaches.
The authority directed that the drivers undergo re-testing following the suspension.
“The Authority has suspended the licences of 62 drivers from seven public transport operators and mandated that they undergo re-testing.
“This action follows a compliance assessment that revealed multiple violations and serious safety concerns,” NTSA stated.
Public transport operators affected include: Tahmeed Express Limited (23), Latema Travelers Bus and Safari Company Limited (13), Meru Nissan Operators Sacco (10), Moline Prestige Services Shuttle Limited (6), MTrans Sacco Limited (7) and Enabled Mashariki Investment Limited (3).
NTSA also directed the operators to organize road safety awareness training for all their drivers and present selected vehicles for inspection.
“Besides re-testing the identified drivers, the affected operators must organize road safety awareness training for all their drivers and present selected vehicles for inspection,” NTSA said.
The authority highlighted that driver re-testing exercise is part of the wider proactive efforts aimed at ensuring every driver possesses the requisite skills and competencies to safely operate on our roads.
Further, NTSA said several operators are currently under scrutiny to ensure their drivers and vehicles fully comply with established safety regulations.
“These actions highlight our firm and ongoing commitment to road safety, particularly during this festive period,” NTSA added.
