The National Transport and Safety Authority on Saturday, April 19, announced plans to reduce operation licence fees and introduce a mandatory 80km/h speed limit for boda bodas.
The sweeping changes, according to NTSA Chairman Khatib Mwashetani, aim to enhance safety and encourage boda boda riders to undergo more comprehensive training before applying for licenses.
The NTSA also stated that lowering the fees would help reduce perceived barriers and promote full compliance within the notoriously unregulated boda boda sector.
Currently, the cumulative fee for obtaining a boda boda license plus training is around Ksh10,000, a significant amount for many riders.
