Driver, conductor disengaged as NTSA cracks down on reckless driving

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has confirmed that both the driver and conductor of a public service vehicle have been disengaged by their Sacco following reports of reckless driving.

The driver’s driving licence has also been suspended after failing a mandatory re-test conducted by the authority.

“The Driver's DL has also been suspended after he failed a retest,” NTSA said.

NTSA emphasised that road safety remains a top priority and urged the public to report any instances of reckless driving.

Motorists can provide the vehicle’s registration number, location and date and time of the incident via NTSA’s reporting channels.

The authority encouraged all road users to remain vigilant and participate in promoting safe roads under the #UsalamaBarabarani initiative.

The action was taken after a viral video showed the crew driving recklessly, with the conductor pushing a girl into a roadside ditch, in Riruta, Nairobi.

The incident occurred on December 31, 2025, sparking outrage on social media, with the public demanding action from NTSA.

The video showed the conductor swinging on the door and shoving the pedestrian while the vehicle drove dangerously along the road shoulders.

In the next frame, the driver braked abruptly, forcing a car that was tailing the PSV van to apply emergency brakes to evade an accident.

A week ago, a bus driver captured in a viral video dangerously overtaking another lorry vehicle along a busy highway failed a retest administered by the NTSA.

In an update issued by NTSA on Thursday, the authority confirmed that the driver underwent a driving retest but did not meet the required standards.

As a result, the driver will now be required to enrol in a licensed driving school for further training before becoming eligible to book and sit for another driving test.

“The driver underwent a retest yesterday and failed. He will be required to enroll in a licensed driving school for training before he is eligible to book and sit for a driving test. Only after passing the test will he qualify to acquire a DL,” NTSA said in a statement.

The action followed public outrage after a video circulated online showing the bus driver overtaking a lorry in a highly risky manoeuvre on what appears to be the Mombasa–Nairobi highway.

In the footage, the bus is seen overtaking despite the presence of another bus parked along the road shoulder, a move that many Kenyans described as reckless and potentially fatal.

Earlier, NTSA had said it had traced the driver through the bus operator’s Sacco and directed him to retake the driving test as part of enforcement measures.

At the time, the authority thanked members of the public for sharing the footage and assured Kenyans that action would be taken.

“We contacted the Sacco and the driver will undergo a retest today. We sincerely thank the public for your continued vigilance. Your support is invaluable in this shared responsibility,” NTSA said in its initial statement.