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Alarm over tampering of digital speed governors by PSVs

NTSA Road Safety Director Matthew Munyao (left) and another NTSA officer
inspect a speed governor fitted on a PSV at Railways bus terminal in Nakuru
town on December 9, last year. Matatu crew are tampering with the devices.
[PHOTO: KIPSANG JOSEPH/STANDARD]

NAIVASHA: A cartel in the public transport sector has perfected the art of tampering with the digital speed governors that were introduced as a strategy to curb road accidents.

The Standard has unearthed a racket where public service vehicle (PSV) operators, especially those cruising long distances, have been tampering with the safety gadgets.

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