NTSA says Super Metro suspension is to ensure compliance, not permanent

Through its Deputy Director and Head of Safety Compliance Wilson Tuigong, the authority responded to a case filed before the tribunal by Super Metro, stating that the compliance checks were necessitated by overwhelming public outcry regarding the conduct of the vehicles, drivers, and conductors operating under the Sacco.

“I urge the tribunal to take cognizance of the fact that the Authority had, in fact, raised concerns about multiple fatal crashes involving the appellant between January and March 2025,” reads the court documents.

The Authority further argues that the Sacco was in direct contravention of the provisions of the NTSA regulations.

“It is our submission that the Authority acted in accordance with all relevant provisions of the law, and that the appellant was given ample time to comply with the Authority’s requests. Action was only taken when it became apparent that the appellant would not comply,” the documents state. 

On Tuesday, the Transport Licensing Appeals Board reinstated a suspension on the operations of Super Metro, pending the fulfillment of regulatory directives issued by NTSA.

The decision follows a hearing in which the tribunal revealed that 269 Super Metro drivers were found to be unqualified, while 42 others had been flagged for repeated overspeeding violations.