The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued a warning to all Public Service Vehicle (PSV) operators, demanding immediate compliance with the regulatory requirements.
In a notice on Tuesday, May 27, NTSA expressed concern over what it described as widespread non-compliance among commuter PSVs.
"The Authority has observed widespread non-compliance with these regulatory provisions, especially among commuter Public Service Vehicles.
"A notable number of vehicles have been modified through the application of graffiti and other unauthorized artistic enhancements, resulting in the inability to clearly identify the name of the Sacco or Company under which the vehicle operates, its designated route, or the mandatory continuous yellow line that distinguishes licensed PSVs," the notice read.
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NTSA noted that such modifications not only breach regulatory guidelines but also erode public trust in the transport system.
"Such contraventions violate the letter and spirit of the regulations and undermine public confidence in the PSV sector by creating ambiguity as to the licensed operator.
Furthermore, a number of these motor vehicles have failed to conspicuously display the official NTSA operational sticker, or any other identifying mark issued by the Authority, rendering regulatory verification and enforcement ineffective," the notice continued.
In response to these violations, NTSA has ordered all PSV operators to immediately audit their fleets and ensure full adherence to the rules.
"Considering the foregoing, all licensed Public Transport Operators are hereby directed to conduct an immediate and comprehensive audit of their fleets to ensure full compliance with the requirements of the Regulations," the notice further read.
The authority concluded with a firm ultimatum, warning that failure to comply will trigger strict enforcement measures.
"The Authority hereby gives notice that all Public Service Vehicle operators are required to take immediate corrective action, failure to which regulatory measures will be instituted at individual motor vehicle owner and operator level, including but not limited to vehicle impoundment, suspension and revocation of the license," the notice concluded.
