- NTSA issued a public reminder to PSV operators and drivers ahead of the school holiday season
- The transport authority named a valid licence and a PSV badge as non-negotiable requirements for every journey
- The announcement is part of a broader NTSA safety campaign coinciding with school closures across Kenya
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The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has reminded public service vehicle (PSV) drivers and transport operators that carrying a valid driving licence and a PSV badge are compulsory requirements before operating any journey in Kenya.
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NTSA issued the reminder on Thursday, October 22, through its official account on X, framing the message around the safety of school-going children as institutions broke for the holiday period.
"Wishing all our children a safe and restful holiday break! To our transport operators and drivers: remember that a valid licence and PSV badge are non-negotiable for every journey. Let's get our children home salama," the authority stated.
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What is NTSA pushing?
The announcement forms part of a wider safety campaign that NTSA typically intensifies whenever schools close, a period that sees a significant rise in passenger numbers as children travel home across the country.
The authority uses such occasions to reinforce compliance among operators who may otherwise overlook documentation requirements during high-demand periods.
The two requirements, a valid licence and a PSV badge, are not new regulations but existing legal obligations that NTSA says must be observed without exception.
The PSV badge serves as proof that a driver has been vetted and certified to carry passengers, while a valid licence confirms the driver's general legal standing to operate a motor vehicle on Kenyan roads.
Which training did NTSA hold?
Beyond compliance reminders, NTSA has been running driver training programmes across the country as part of its long-term effort to improve road safety standards.
These programmes target PSV operators specifically, covering areas such as defensive driving, passenger handling, and adherence to traffic regulations.
The campaigns are aimed at reducing the number of road accidents involving public transport, which remain a significant concern in Kenya, particularly during peak travel seasons such as school holidays, public holidays, and festive periods.
NTSA has consistently urged members of the public to report PSV operators who do not display the required documentation, as part of efforts to hold non-compliant drivers and transport companies to account.
Source: TUKO.co.ke