The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has suspended the licenses of 62 drivers from different public transport operators.

In a statement on Tuesday, December 9, NTSA said that the licenses of the said drivers — drawn from seven operators — were suspended following a compliance assessment that revealed multiple violations and serious safety concerns.

Consequently, the Authority has recommended that the drivers undergo a mandatory re-testing.
“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,” the NTSA directed.

“The driver re-testing exercise is part of the wider proactive efforts by the Authority aimed at ensuring every driver possesses the requisite skills and competencies to safely operate on our roads.”

Several public transport operators, the NTSA says, 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.”