Pedestrians lead as over 2,000 lives lost through road crashes

 

At least 2, 124 lives have been lost through road crashes from January 1 up to June 25, 2023.

This, according to the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), is a decrease of 137 compared to last year’s record for the same period.

Some 2, 261 people were recorded to have perished in a similar period in 2022.

Pedestrians lead the fatalities where 729 people died as a result of road accidents.

Motorcyclists followed with 561 deaths, 403 passengers, 196 pillion passengers,  189 drivers and 46  pedal cyclists have died since the year started.

To curb road fatalities, NTSA last week started a re-test of all Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) and commercial vehicle drivers.

The periodic retest will be mandatory, conducted every three years before a driver renews their licence.

The drivers targeted are those of matatus, taxis, commercial and school buses, NTSA revealed in a statement on Monday.

Drivers will be required to apply online via their e-citizen account at a fee of Sh1,050.

NTSA also revealed that the re-test results will be processed within 24 hours of administration and a driver will have the chance to re-sit in the event they fail the test.

The driver is free to undergo refresher training at a driving school of choice before taking the re-test or upon failing the exam.    BY  THE STAR