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Panic as State revokes licences of speed limiters

The Government has barred about ten companies from fitting speed limiters and recorders on the public service vehicles, citing poor performance on the gadgets already in the market. A new set of conditions to be met by the companies have been issued, within 90 days, effective from yesterday (Friday) if they are to have their permits afresh.

The development is likely to rub the transport sector players the wrong way given the frosty manner the two have operated in the past. In addition, it is likely to see the withdrawal of many vehicles from the road. This might lead to a transport crisis.

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