Kenyan government recently introduces tough measures to end road carnage The Matatu Welfare Association has blamed driving schools and the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) for the increased road carnage amid the revocation of the issuance of road service license to city vehicles. Vehicles plying city routes are usually licensed by
Author: Tola Ojobo
Makurdi/Gboko road auto crash left Four dead
Sympathisers and onlookers at the accident scene Four persons were killed in Friday afternoon in an auto crash that occurred along Makurdi/Gboko highway. An eyewitness told a Tribune correspondent that the accident which occurred around 2 pm involved a passenger Picnic bus and a RAV 4 Jeep at Tiortyu village along Makurdi -Gboko highway. Though the
Traffic Law Enforcement to Continue in SA Throughout Festive Season
Johannesburg - Transport Minister Joe Maswanganyi says the country's traffic law enforcement officers will continue to conduct roadblocks throughout the country during this festive season and beyond. Minister Maswanganyi said law enforcement operations will target enforcement around wearing seatbelts, using cell phones while driving and un-roadworthy vehicles. Officers will continue to
RwandAir Soars Higher, Enters European Market
This year has, arguably, been critical to the local aviation sector as it registered key developments and milestones that are expected to propel the sector and, particularly RwandAir to greater heights. The launch of works on the proposed Bugesera International Airport underlined the country's push to improve and expand aviation
Kenya’s NTSA Revokes Short Term TLB Licenses After Fatal Crashes
Nairobi - National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) on Wednesday revoked licences issued to city operators that allowed them to carry passengers travelling upcountry over Christmas and New Year holidays. NTSA Director-General Francis Meja while confirming the decision, said issuance of temporary TLB licences is suspended until a review is done. "We
Tunisia Suspends Emirates Flights Over Women Security Measures
Tunisia has barred Emirates Airlines flights from landing in its territory. The move comes after days of public outcry over United Arab Emirates airport security measures that targeted Tunisian women. Tunisia's Transport Ministry announced on Sunday that it was barring a United Arab Emirates (UAE) airline from landing in the North
Snow and ice disrupt travel and power supplies across the UK
There are ice warnings UK-wide after major routes are affected by heavy snowfall which also brought down power lines. Delivery delays may be days Snowstorms have disrupted travel across many parts of the country and left thousands of homes without power. An accident in treacherous conditions closed the M1 for several
Russia’s standards agency says Nissan to recall 106,340 cars
FILE PHOTO: Logo of the Nissan Motor Co. is displayed at the 44th Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo, Japan, November 2, 2015. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo MOSCOW (Reuters) - Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co Ltd. will recall 106,340 Nissan cars in Russia, Russia’s technical safety watchdog Rosstandart said on Wednesday. Rosstandart said the recall
Why Chinese Owner of Volvo Cars Is Betting Big on Volvo Trucks
Geely bought struggling black cab business London Taxi Company, saving it from collapse. Despite Geely's new involvement with AB Volvo, the truck company will remain separate from Volvo Cars, which split off from AB Volvo in 1999. (F) for $1.8 billion. Volvo Trucks is one of the world's leading manufacturers of heavy
VW may post excellent 2017 results, CEO tells Welt am Sonntag
A Volkswagen logo is seen at Serramonte Volkswagen in Colma, California, U.S., October 3, 2017. REUTERS/Stephen Lam BERLIN (Reuters) - Volkswagen will report excellent group results this year, its chief executive said, helped by expected record vehicle sales and by spending cuts. The carmaker’s popularity with motorists appears to have weathered the storm