National Transport and Safety Authority has taken firm action against a group of drivers linked to several public transport companies. The Authority suspended the licences of 62 drivers after a compliance review exposed worrying safety breaches.
The move has put a spotlight on the behaviour of drivers who carry thousands of passengers every day, reminding the public that safety rules must be followed at all times regardless of the season or the route.
NTSA explained that all the affected drivers will not return to the roads until they undergo mandatory retesting. The Authority said the review showed several violations that could not be ignored, prompting an immediate response meant to protect the public.
This announcement has raised concerns about how some operators continue to ignore basic regulations even when past accidents and warnings have shown the importance of responsible driving. NTSA’s position is that skills and discipline must be proven again before the drivers regain permission to operate.
The six companies involved include Tahmeed Express Limited with 23 affected drivers, Latema Travelers Bus and Safari Company Limited with 13, Meru Nissan Operators Sacco with 10, Moline Prestige Services Shuttle Limited with 6, MTrans Sacco Limited with 7, and Enabled Mashariki Investment Limited with 3.
These numbers show that the issue is not isolated to a single operator but cuts across different regions and routes. Passengers who rely on these companies are now questioning why repeated safety audits still return similar findings and whether management teams have been taking their responsibilities seriously.
NTSA has also issued new directives aimed at preventing a repeat of the same problem. All the implicated operators must conduct road safety awareness training for their drivers. Selected vehicles must also be presented for inspection to confirm they are roadworthy.
These steps are meant to reinforce the idea that transport companies must go beyond collecting fares and take real responsibility for their fleets and their workers. The Authority stressed that these measures form part of a wider plan to ensure that every driver on the road has the right skills, attitude, and understanding of safety.
The Authority also revealed that several other operators remain under review. This means the crackdown may extend further if more violations are identified. NTSA stated that the current steps show its continued commitment to keeping roads safe, especially during the festive period when travel usually increases and risks become higher. The ongoing scrutiny signals that the safety of passengers cannot be taken for granted.
The decision has sparked conversations about accountability, with many Kenyans calling for tougher penalties for companies that repeatedly ignore safety rules.
