Thika Traffic Commandant William Ohuru has asked Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) Sacco’s to deal with indisciplined drivers and conductors.
Addressing a section of PSV crew at Thika town near Blue Post bus stage in Thika on Thursday, the traffic commander said that several complaints have been made by commuters about indiscipline drivers and conductors.
Mr. Ohuru said that they are investigating the claims that some PSV drivers and conductors harass commuters warning that any driver or conductor who will be implicated will be dealt with.
“Public Service Vehicles Sacco’s must ensure that their members are disciplined so that they can render professional services to Kenyans,” he said.
The commander asked commuters to report drivers and conductors who abuse or even assault them. He said that the law does not condone indecent acts adding that appropriate action will be taken against the culprits.
Meanwhile, the commander has urged motorists in the area to strictly follow traffic regulations. He said that following several cases of accidents in the area recently, the police will strictly enforce traffic laws.
The base commander said that though minimal cases of accidents were experienced during the December festive season, there is need for all road users to obey traffic laws.
The commander said that traffic police will mount operations to get rid of rogue motorists from the roads in the area.
Mr. Ohuru at the same time said that stern action will be taken against the driver of a matatu that hit and seriously injured two school children along the Thika-Garissa road on Monday. He said that the driver was carelessly driving the matatu when he hit the children.