This archive report was first published on 2 January 2020.
On Thursday, a joint operation by traffic police and National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) officers in Garissa left hundreds of commuters stranded after they cracked down on PSV vehicles plying the Madogo-Garissa route.
According to reports, over 50 vehicles were impounded for various traffic offenses, including lack of inspection certificates and insurance.
The operators of the affected vehicles were arrested and are set to face different charges in court.
As a result of the crackdown, a transport crisis ensued, with commuters forced to scramble for the few matatus that had complied with the regulations.
Speaking in his office, Garissa police boss Edward Masibo stated that the crackdown would continue until sanity is restored on the roads.
He emphasized that the operation would persist to ensure safety is guaranteed as schools reopen next week.
