The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has suspended several public service vehicle (PSV) operators after citing serious safety breaches and repeated traffic violations. In a notice issued Monday, the regulator said the affected companies failed to comply with requirements under the Traffic Act and NTSA safety regulations, with some also linked to fatal crashes during the December 2025 festive season.
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The suspensions took effect immediately as the authority intensified enforcement efforts across the country.
Operators Affected and Directives
Guardian Coach Limited
- Flagged following a January 6, 2026 accident at Kimende on the Nairobi–Naivasha road
- Ordered to present 24 vehicles for inspection at Likoni Motor Vehicle Inspection Centre
- 18 drivers suspended for 90 days over speeding violations
- Given 21 days to comply or risk licence revocation
Nanyuki Express Cab Services Ltd
- Directed to submit 128 vehicles for compliance checks at Nyeri Inspection Centre
- 26 drivers suspended for 90 days pending re-testing
- Granted 21 days to meet conditions or face licence cancellation
Monna Comfort Sacco
- Ordered to present 19 vehicles at Nakuru Inspection Centre
- 26 drivers suspended for speeding violations
- Operations suspended
Greenline Company Ltd
- Required to present 33 vehicles at Likoni Inspection Centre
- 29 drivers suspended for speeding
- Operations suspended
Naekana Route 134 Sacco Ltd
- Directed to submit 128 vehicles for inspection at Likoni/Machakos centres
- 18 drivers suspended for 90 days
- Operations suspended
Uwezo Coast Shuttle
- Suspended from operations after failing to respond to NTSA summons
NTSA Warning
NTSA stated the crackdown targets operators who put passengers at risk by ignoring safety rules. The authority emphasized that enforcement will continue nationwide and non-compliant companies may face stricter penalties, including full deregistration.
Passengers were also warned against boarding vehicles belonging to suspended operators and advised to confirm PSV status before travel.
🚦 Commuter Impact
- Reduced vehicle availability on affected routes
- Possible fare increases due to reduced fleet numbers
- Longer waiting times, especially on intercity routes
- Potential congestion at major stages
🧭 Commuter Advice
- Avoid boarding vehicles belonging to suspended Saccos
- Confirm PSV compliance via NTSA or Sacco branding
- Leave earlier than usual to account for delays
- Consider alternative routes or operators
- Report reckless driving or speeding vehicles immediately
NTSA said the ongoing enforcement aims to improve discipline within the public transport sector and reduce road crashes involving buses and matatus.
