Transport Minister and Wapenamanda MP, Miki Kaeok, has issued a strong warning to all Public Motor Vehicle (PMV) and taxi operators operating within the National Capital District (NCD).
All operators, he said, are strictly required to ensure that their vehicles are fully registered, roadworthy, and compliant before using public roads.
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The Minister outlined the following key directives:
• All PMV and taxi operators must obtain valid and legitimate licenses from the Road Traffic Authority (RTA).
• Operators are strongly warned against obtaining fake or illegal licenses from unauthorized individuals or groups.
• Any driver caught operating without a valid license or using fraudulent documents will be arrested under the Traffic Act.
He further emphasized that:
• Law enforcement agencies will carry out random inspections and road checks across NCD.
• Vehicles that are unregistered or non-compliant will be impounded immediately.
• Individuals involved in producing or distributing fake licenses will face serious legal penalties, including prosecution.
The Minister has directed that new and well-maintained buses must operate within the city.
Old, unroadworthy, and unsafe buses will not be allowed to operate and will be impounded and removed from service.
Operators are encouraged to upgrade their vehicles to meet modern safety and service standards, he said.
• PMV buses must operate strictly according to their approved routes.
• Picking up and dropping off passengers must only occur at designated bus stops.
• Overloading of passengers is strictly prohibited.
• Unnecessary stopping along roads that disrupt traffic will not be tolerated.
• Street vending along roadsides is banned to improve traffic flow and public safety.
The Minister urged all operators to priorities passenger safety, maintain roadworthy vehicles, and strictly follow traffic laws.
He also called on members of the public to report illegal activities such as fake licensing, reckless driving, and unsafe transport practices to the relevant authorities.
Compliance with these measures will help reduce accidents, improve traffic management, and ensure reliable transport services across NCD.
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The Minister stressed that these directives are not meant to punish operators, but to restore discipline, safety, and order within the transport sector.