The Long-Distance Drivers and Conductors Association (LoDDCA) has threatened to strike in response to the National Transport and Safety Authority’s (NTSA) decree mandating drivers to take retests.
Long-distance drivers and conductors have threatened to strike in response to the National Transport and Safety Authority’s (NTSA) directive for drivers to take retests.
In a statement, the Long-Distance Drivers and Conductors Association (LoDDCA) want the directive by NTSA withdrawn, stating the high cost of living as they are low-earning employees.
LoDDCA CEO Anthony Mutua said the group would strike up starting July 12 until the government complied with their demands.
“In light of the grievances, the long-distance drivers have unanimously through various Driver Led Organisations decided to go on strike from July 12, 2023, until the relevant government bodies address our demands satisfactorily,” he said.
Further, the Association argued that they are punitive given the financial burden the guidelines inflict on drivers who already make small wages.
According to NTSA regulations, drivers holding class B3, D1, D2, D3, C, C1, C2, CE, and CD licenses were required to retake their exams every three years after their licenses expired.
The drivers will also demonstrate against the government’s introduction of re-tests and fees through NTSA, the transportation industry’s violation of labour laws on hiring foreign workers and implementing the minimum wage.
Additionally, they will be demonstrating against drivers' exclusion from numerous important decision-making bodies and forums.
