Super Metro Buses Pulled from Roads as NTSA Begins Inspection
Super Metro has finally withdrawn its vehicles from the roads for inspection following the National Transport and Safety Authority’s (NTSA) directive suspending its operations. This comes just a day after the company protested the decision, arguing that the move was unjustified.
A video shared by xtragossip.com captured the sight of numerous Super Metro buses lining up at NTSA offices for mandatory inspections. The footage, taken at the NTSA inspection centre on Likoni Road in Nairobi, showcased compliance efforts after mounting pressure from authorities and the public.
In a separate clip, several Super Metro vehicles were seen stationed at Kitengela Bus Park, while others remained grounded in Juja, Kiambu County. The company’s decision to comply follows backlash from Kenyans who criticized its continued operations despite the suspension.
Despite following NTSA’s orders, Super Metro owners remain firm in their stance against the suspension. On Thursday, March 20, company officials dismissed NTSA’s claims, calling the ban both unfair and unwarranted. They argued that the accusations were outdated and that the company had already addressed concerns flagged by the authority.
“The decision to impose a summary suspension despite our proactive compliance is not only unfair but also prejudicial to the thousands of employees and their families who depend on Super Metro for their livelihoods,” the company’s management stated.
They further emphasized the impact of the decision, noting that as a major employer in the transport sector, the abrupt halt of operations threatened economic stability and disrupted vital transport services.
NTSA had earlier justified the suspension, citing non-compliance with Public Service Vehicle (PSV) regulations. The authority stressed the importance of ensuring Super Metro adhered to safety protocols before resuming operations.
“This is to notify the public that the authority has suspended Super Metro Limited’s operator licence until the company fully complies with the Public Service Vehicles Regulations, 2014, and other set conditions,” NTSA’s statement read.
Authorities further warned commuters against boarding Super Metro vehicles, stating that any of the company’s buses found on the roads would be impounded.
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Super Metro Buses Pulled from Roads as NTSA Begins Inspection
