The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has warned Kenyans not to board illegal Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) during the upcoming festive season.
In a statement issued on Saturday, Samuel Musumba, the NTSA Manager in charge of road safety, noted that the festive season typically sees an increase in demand for transport services, which may prompt illegal PSVs to take advantage of the increased travel demand.
In order to meet the increased demand for transport services, these illegal and unlicensed PSVs, he claims, may speed and violate traffic laws.
“We note that some passengers will find themselves using alternative means of transport in the event that they miss out on PSVs. This is okay but please be careful with the kind of transport that you will opt for,” said Musumba.
“Some illegal PSVs may take advantage of the situation and end up carrying excess passengers and operating on routes they are not licensed. Please do not board such vehicles.”
He similarly warned motorists against operating motor vehicles while intoxicated, labeling drunk driving as one of the main causes of road accidents across the country.
“Such behaviors will threaten the safety of all road users at this particular time. With this kind of awareness, we expect passengers and motorists to be more alert and careful when travelling,” he said.
