NTSA suspends licences for drivers across six major saccos in latest crackdown
NTSA suspends licences for drivers across six major saccos in latest crackdown
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has suspended the licences of 62 drivers from seven public transport companies following a compliance review that uncovered multiple safety breaches.
In a statement released on Tuesday, December 9, the Authority said the affected drivers will be required to undergo mandatory retesting before their licences can be reinstated.
“This action follows a compliance assessment that revealed multiple violations and serious safety concerns,” NTSA noted.
Tahmeed Express Limited had the highest number of drivers suspended, with 23 facing a fresh re-testing after their licenses were suspended.
Latema Travellers Bus and Safari Company Limited had 13 drivers affected, while Meru Nissan Operators Sacco saw 10 of their drivers suspended.
Six drivers were suspended from Moline Prestige Services Shuttle Limited, seven from MTrans Sacco Limited, and three from Enabled Mashariki Investment Limited, bringing the total to 62.
These drivers will now be required to undergo re-testing to confirm their competence and suitability to operate on Kenyan roads.
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Beyond the driver retests, the Authority has directed the implicated operators to conduct road safety awareness training for all their drivers and to present selected vehicles for inspection.
“The driver re-testing exercise is part of broader proactive measures aimed at ensuring every driver possesses the requisite skills and competencies to safely operate on our roads,” the statement added.
NTSA further indicated that several public transport operators remain under scrutiny as part of ongoing efforts to enforce adherence to established safety standards.
“These actions highlight our firm and ongoing commitment to road safety, particularly during this festive season,” the Authority said.
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