The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has suspended Super Metro Limited’s operation license over non-compliance.
After a comprehensive analysis of Super Metro’s operations, NTSA found out that out of 523 vehicles, a total of 15 vehicles had expired inspection certificates, and eight vehicles had expired Road Service Licences.
On compliance with The Traffic (Driving Schools, Driving Instructors and Driving Licences) Rules, 2020, it was established that the driving credentials of the drivers assigned to the company’s portal do not meet the required qualifications which present a major road safety risk.
On compliance with KS 2295-2023 (Maximum road speed limiters for motor vehicles), it was noted that a total of five vehicles had expired speed limiter certificates, 88 vehicles were not transmitting speed data, 171 vehicles had no speed limiter records, seven vehicles had no speed limiter vendor details while 109 vehicles were operating beyond the speed limit of 80Kph.
As a result, NTSA suspended the Sacco’s matatus until the company fully complies with the Public Service Vehicles Regulations, 2014 and other set conditions.
"The decision was necessitated by the need to ensure the company is not only compliant, but that it has put in place safety measures to protect the lives of its passengers and other road users," said NTSA.NTSA cautioned members of the public against boarding vehicles belonging to Super Metro Limited, as the suspension order is in effect.
The Traffic Department has been directed to impound vehicles belonging to the company found operating contrary to the suspension.
