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SWVL risks shutdown over illegal operations, says NTSA

By Josphat Thiong'o | 6yrs ago

According to the National Transport and Safety Authority, the shuttle-hailing app has not obtained a licences from Nairobi County Government and NTSA.

Matatu-hailing app SWVL could be shutdown following revelations that it is yet to comply with transport regulations.

According to the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), the shuttle-hailing app has not obtained a licences from Nairobi County Government and NTSA.

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