Super Metro has refuted The assertions put forth by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) concerning the revocation of the sacco's operating license.
On Thursday, the firm issued a statement saying The accusations are old-fashioned and lack evidence.
The firm stated that its complete fleet is completely adhering to NTSA guidelines and have already resolved issues highlighted during the NTSA investigation.
"Regarding adherence to the Traffic Act and NTSA regulations: The NTSA asserts that among 294 vehicles, five possessed lapsed inspection certificates, fifteen had expired Road Service Licences (RSLs), and multiple vehicles faced problems with their speed limiters. However, we verify that all relevant inspection certificates and RSLs for these specific vehicles were updated before any suspensions took place," stated the firm.
The statement also included that the claim concerning The firm asserts that upon identifying the issue, they quickly contacted their suppliers, who then resolved the matter across every vehicle impacted.
Super Metro stated that these corrective measures were finished significantly prior to the suspension, guaranteeing complete adherence to NTSA regulations.
Concerning accusations about the drivers' qualifications, the transportation firm stated that NTSA alleged The statement claiming that 64 of their drivers had their licenses suspended due to failing a retest on March 10, 2025, is incorrect.
We want to make clear that the relevant drivers completed the necessary retraining and retesting three weeks ago, as required. Consequently, all impacted drivers have received their recertification and are now fully qualified to drive our vehicles, adhering to the Traffic (Driving Schools, Driving Instructors, and Driving Licenses) Rules, 2020.
" "The assertion that our drivers lack the necessary credentials is thus obsolete and doesn't align with our present operational state," the company stated.
On the overall c In line with the Public Service Vehicle Regulations, Super Metro stated they has confirmed adherence to all labor regulations, which includes offering signed agreements to both drivers and employees, along with current documentation of PAYE, NSSF, and SHA contributions.
When suspending the firm's operating license, NTSA alleged non-adherence to regulations. The regulations governing public service vehicles, which cover aspects of labor laws and mandatory deductions.
The NTSA stated that out of the 523 vehicles in the sacco’s fleet, 294 have compliance issues and are required to undergo a new inspection along with their drivers at the agency’s premises on Likoni Road.
The authority further It was claimed that out of these vehicles, 109 were detected exceeding the 80 km/h speed limit, 171 lacked speed limiter records, 88 failed to transmit speed data, five possessed lapsed speed limiting permits, seven didn’t include information about their speed limiter providers, 15 had outdated inspection certifications, and eight held invalid road operation licenses.
As a result, NTSA requested passengers not to enter the vehicles and instructed traffic officers to seize any Super Metro matatus found running against the ban.
The general public is advised not to enter vehicles owned by Super Metro Limited. According to the statement from NTSA, traffic authorities must seize any buses from this company that are found running despite the suspension order.
The authority said the The decision became necessary due to the requirement for ensuring compliance along with implementing safety measures aimed at protecting both passengers and other individuals using the roads.
In their statement, Super Metro stated that due to being a significant employer in Kenya’s transportation industry, the comprehensive ban poses a risk to the financial security of their staff and hinders crucial services for commuters.
The firm stated its ongoing dedication to upholding the utmost levels of safety and dependability, and expressed readiness to work alongside NTSA in addressing any lingering issues.
We ask NTSA to assess the latest progress on our compliance measures and reassess this suspension. We are proud to support numerous Kenyan households and link individuals throughout the area.
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