Super Metro Triumphs Over NTSA in Initial Court Battle
Super Metro has received a temporary relief after the Transport Licensing Appeals Board (TLAB) put a hold on the National Transport and Safety Authority’s (NTSA) decision to cancel its operating license. This means the matatu Sacco can now continue its operations, at least for the time being.
The tribunal, chaired by Adrian Kamotho, ruled that all Super Metro buses were free to return to the roads pending a final decision on the matter.
“Until the hearing of the case and the Memorandum of Appeal on Thursday, March 27, 2025, a temporary order is hereby issued suspending the execution, enforcement, and implementation of the NTSA’s decision made on March 18, 2025 (NTSA/C/RT/010/2VOL),” the ruling stated.
The ruling further clarified that the suspension of Super Metro Sacco Limited’s status as a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) operator had been lifted. “The appellant is hereby allowed to resume operations immediately while adhering to all legal requirements,” the statement added.
Additionally, the tribunal instructed that Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja be notified about the ruling.
This directive aims to ensure that Super Metro vehicles can operate without interference from law enforcement officers who had been instructed to impound them following NTSA’s earlier suspension.
Super Metro Fights Back Against NTSA Suspension
Super Metro had moved to the tribunal on Friday, March 21, challenging NTSA’s decision, arguing that the suspension was harsh, baseless, and unjustified.
In its appeal, the Sacco stated that it had heavily invested in ensuring its operations complied with all transport regulations.
The sudden suspension, according to them, would have caused massive losses and left thousands of people without livelihoods.
Super Metro further claimed that NTSA’s decision was made without a thorough investigation and was based on assumptions rather than facts.
NTSA’s Justification for the Suspension
Before the ruling, NTSA had issued an official public notice on Thursday, March 20, warning passengers against using Super Metro vehicles.
“This is to inform the public that the Authority has suspended the operator license of Super Metro Limited until the company fully meets the requirements outlined in the Public Service Vehicles Regulations, 2014, and other necessary conditions,” part of the statement read.
Traffic police officers had also been instructed to seize any Super Metro vehicles operating against the suspension order.
NTSA justified its decision by stating that a detailed review of Super Metro’s fleet had revealed multiple compliance failures.
Out of the 523 vehicles in its fleet, 15 had expired inspection certificates, while eight were operating with expired Road Service Licences (RSL). NTSA argued that allowing these vehicles on the road without meeting legal safety requirements posed a significant risk to the public.
Final Verdict Set for March 27
Although Super Metro has secured a temporary victory, its long-term fate will be determined on Thursday, March 27, when the tribunal is expected to issue a final ruling on whether to uphold or overturn NTSA’s suspension.
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