On Monday, October 3, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) detained two touts who were seen dangling precariously from the door of a moving matatu.
The authority said in a statement that the two will face charges in accordance with the regulations outlined in the Kenyan Constitution.
On Sunday, October 2, a video showed the two, who did not avoid the camera, dangling from the Buruburu-bound matatu went viral and drew criticism.
The driver & the two conductors have been arrested. They will be charged accordingly. We urge all road users to remain vigilant & speak out against such behavior,” NTSA announced,
The driver & the two conductors have been arrested. They will be charged accordingly. We urge all road users to remain vigilant & speak out against such behavior. @Ma3Route @sikikasafety @NPSOfficial_KE @KenyanTraffic @InteriorKE @TransportKE @NyanzaTraffic @DjSoxxy https://t.co/zhurC4BMUe pic.twitter.com/9RYblKMRG4
— NTSA KENYA (@ntsa_kenya) October 3, 2022
