Tread carefully on 'private matatus'

In the past few days, urban dwellers have been leaving for their upcountry homes in droves. Christmas is here and everyone wants to celebrate the birth of Jesus with their relatives.

At the same time, traffic police officers have intensified vigilance to ensure that no blood is spilt on our roads during the festive season. This is a good move as the number of road crashes tends to peak around this time. Many drivers have found themselves on the wrong side of the law.