NTSA Inspection Rules Under Scrutiny Over Potential School Transport Cost Increases
Senate reviews NTSA traffic rules amid concerns over school transport costs, inspection fees, with the number of violations involving school vehicles being at an all-time high this year...
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New NTSA regulations on school transport, drink-driving, and vehicle inspections have sparked concerns in the Kenyan Senate regarding potential cost increases for parents and logistical burdens on schools.
- The Kenya Private Schools Association (KPSA) warns of increased transport fees if the new rules are implemented without adjustment.
- KPSA CEO Miss Rose Eteye urged the government to review or subsidize inspection fees and establish more decentralized inspection centers.
- The Senate Committee on Transport, led by Sen. Mwenda Gataya, also raised issues of insufficient public participation and unclear timelines with Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport Davis Chirchir.
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