TAYALI issues safety ultimatum to PSV operators

By Wilson Mulinda

Government has given public service vehicle operators a six month ultimatum to implement fleet safety management for their employees.

Transport and Logistics Minister FRANK TAYALI says the high number of accidents by Public service vehicle drivers is alarming and requires immediate attention.

Mr. TAYALI has also challenged road transport stakeholders to draw lessons from the aviation sector if accidents are to reduce.

Speaking during the re-launch of the Road Transport and Safety Agency -RTSA- Fleet Safety management, Mr. TAYALI said he is ready to lift the night travel ban if compliance levels increase and accidents reduce.

Meanwhile, RTSA Board Chairperson ALLEN MATE said the agency has established that 87 percent of accidents recorded between 2017 and 2023 were caused due to driver error.

And RTSA Chief Executive Officer AMON MWEEMBA said the Agency will continue exploring ways of improving road safety for both public and private vehicles.

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