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  • Super Metro Back on the Road: Resumes Operations After Full Compliance with Safety Standards

    Super Metro Back on the Road: Resumes Operations After Full Compliance with Safety Standards

    City transport sacco Super Metro Limited has resumed operations after meeting all compliance requirements set by transport authorities.

    In a statement released Thursday, the company confirmed it had been officially cleared by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and the Transport Licensing Appeals Board (TLAB).

    “Following a thorough review, we have been officially cleared to resume operations, effective today,” the statement read.

    Super Metro said its team worked intensively over the past three days to meet all directives.

    The company stated that the process was aimed at ensuring their services adhere to the highest standards of safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

    “We are excited to once again serve the people of Kenya, providing safe and efficient transport solutions to communities across the region,” it said.

    The company also expressed gratitude to its customers, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.

    “Super Metro Limited extends its gratitude to our customers, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities for their patience and support during this period.”

    The company apologised for the inconvenience caused during the suspension of services.

    “We are committed to maintaining full compliance and delivering exceptional service as we get back on the roads,” the statement added.

    Super Metro encouraged customers with questions to reach out to their customer service team.

    Operations resumed immediately following the announcement.

    On March 20, Super Metro operations were suspended to ensure the company is compliant with road safety measures.

    However, days later, the court temporarily lifted the suspension, allowing the fleet of buses to resume normal operations.

    In a statement on their Facebook page on Monday, the Sacco said they are committed to fully adhering to all regulatory requirements to ensure the safety and satisfaction of the passengers.

    “Following a hearing with the Transport Licensing Appeals Board today, the Board has directed Super Metro Limited to suspend operations for the next three days to finalise the remaining compliance measures,” Super Metro said in a statement.

  • Super Metro Sacco Matatus Resume Operations

    Super Metro Sacco Matatus Resume Operations

    The Super Metro Sacco Matatu has been reinstated pending an inter-parties hearing by the Transport Licensing Appeals Board.

    An order issued by Chairman Dr. Adrian Kamotho, indicated that the fleet is “at liberty to immediately resume operations in due compliance with the law.”

    The court order issued on Monday also directed that the stay order be served to the Inspector General of Police for further enactment.

    Kamotho further directed that the Notice of Motion and the Memorandum of Appeal shall be heard concurrently on Thursday at 2:30pm

    He also ordered that Super Metro’s Notice of Motion and the Memorandum of Appeal, the supporting affidavit and annexures thereto be served upon the respondent-NTSA- immediately and a return of service be filed.

    Monday’s order demanded that NTSA file and serve responses to the Notice of Motion application by close of business on Tuesday.

    “Upon service of responses by NTSA, Super Metro Sacco will be at liberty to file supplementary affidavits or any further documents by close of business on Wednesday, 26th March 2025,” the order read in part.

    The PSV operations were suspended over expired permits, speed limiter issues and unqualified drivers.

    A statement from NTSA outlined other violations of the company that include labour law breaches.

    “This is to notify the Public that the Authority has suspended Super Metro Limited’s operator license until the Company fully complies with the Public Service Vehicles Regulations, 2014 and other set conditions,” NTSA said in a statement last week.

    NTSA also warned the public against boarding Super Metro vehicles and indicated that Non-compliant vehicles will be impounded, starting at the Likoni Inspection Centre.

    According to the national roads’ regulator, the suspension followed an inspection of 523 Super Metro vehicles, revealing multiple violations.

    The reinstatement by TLAB now brings hope to hundreds of Super Metro’s employees who lamented the suspension of their operations citing that it was their source of livelihood in the current harsh economic times.