NTSA Issues a Warning to Matatu Drivers and Principals as Schools Reopen
NTSA Issues a Warning to Matatu Drivers and Principals as Schools Reopen
Principals and matatu drivers received directions from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) on Monday, January 8, in advance of the official opening date.
NTSA Road Safety Manager Samuel Musumba told KEnews24.com that to prevent accidents, the organization will be warning drivers against driving at night and carrying an excessive number of pupils.
Additionally, he urged the drivers to reduce the number of trips they make while dropping off pupils at school. He cautioned against increasing travel, saying that the increased danger of accidents is what the authorities feel.
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Public Service Vehicle (PSV) drivers were advised to ensure their vehicles are in good condition for each trip to avoid malfunctioning on the road. The official further encouraged vehicle owners to tap the annual inspection carried out by the authority.
In his statement, Musumba emphasized and urged the drivers and vehicle owners to ensure their records are up to date to avoid being on the wrong side of the law.
Musumba also urged school administrators to make sure that no car is left outside the school after the government-mandated cutoff time. All those found guilty would face the law, he forewarned.
Samuel, the NTSA Road Safety Manager, went one step further and urged motorists to reduce their speed. To prevent accidents, make sure that every passenger is fastened into their seat.
Musumba also counseled drivers to make sure pupils are well-behaved while in their cars. It was requested that drivers forbid students from engaging in lewd activities or drug abuse while traveling.
It was advised that parents take the initiative to engage with their kids and make sure they get to school promptly and safely.
Musumba also gave parents tips on how to make sure their kids go to school early, stay in touch with the driver, and let the school administration know when the kid arrives.
Conversely, students were instructed to report traffic violations and follow traffic laws, which include wearing seat belts, avoiding entering overcrowded cars, and not disrupting other drivers.
Many kids who were enrolled in school in 2023 perished in traffic accidents, many of them were returning home for the holidays. A portion of these collisions were brought on by careless and fast-moving drivers who wanted to travel farther and earn more money.
