The bodaboda fraternity in Uasin Gishu County have been urged to comply with the new law passed by the county government in a bid to enhance their day to day operations.
Speaking in his office on Thursday, North Rift Bodaboda and Taxis Association Chairman Richard Mukhobero said the new laws will help them conduct their duties in an orderly and civilised manner as compared to the past where they were prone of braking the law.
“These new laws will streamline the bodaboda and taxi sector that has been experiencing set backs such as unqualified personnel causing accidents. The laws will also do away with those flouting traffic rules,” he said.
He urged passengers to always board bodabodas of operators they conversant with since there are thugs who pretend to be bodaboda operators but in real sense they are not.
“I have received several complains from passengers and bodaboda operators being robbed of their property. Passengers should be vigilant and I urge bodaboda operators not ferry passengers to unknown destinations as this is considered risky," said Mukhobero.
He warned the bodaboda operators against braking traffic rules such as obstruction and carrying more than two passengers saying their days are numbered and they will soon be brought to book.
“Passengers should be our eyes and should report anyone whom they think is violating traffic rules," he said.
He thanked the county government of Uasin Gishu for reducing the price of the county stickers from Sh1000 to Sh600 and urged the county police to be more friendly to the operators so as to encourage them to reveal the problems they face in their day to day activities.
The county executive for roads Gideon Birir said the county government has banned carrying of two passengers and all bodaboda operators should be registered members of Saccos.
"Any one who goes against thee laws will be dealt with accordingly and anyone faulting them will not be allowed to conduct any business in the county," said Birir.