The National Transport and Safety Authority is warning drivers to stay sober and slow down as holiday travel hits its peak. With many people heading out of cities to visit family, bus stations are packed, and fares have jumped sharply. Tickets on popular routes like Nairobi to Meru or Eldoret are costing nearly double the normal price. Some local transit groups have even gotten temporary permits to run longer routes to handle the crowds.
The agency emphasized that driving is a public service requiring responsibility, telling motorists not to drink and drive. They advised planning for a sober driver or a taxi instead. Their concern also covers urban party scenes where people often move between locations at night, sometimes without enough thought for safety. Without consistent drunk driving checkpoints on some highways, the temptation to drive impaired remains high.
Alcohol seriously damages the skills needed for safe driving, like coordination and judgement, even in small amounts. It creates overconfidence while actually reducing alertness and reaction speed. The NTSA says its warning aims to prevent needless tragedies during a season of heavy celebration and travel, reminding everyone that a little planning can save lives.
The agency emphasized that driving is a public service requiring responsibility, telling motorists not to drink and drive. They advised planning for a sober driver or a taxi instead. Their concern also covers urban party scenes where people often move between locations at night, sometimes without enough thought for safety. Without consistent drunk driving checkpoints on some highways, the temptation to drive impaired remains high.
Alcohol seriously damages the skills needed for safe driving, like coordination and judgement, even in small amounts. It creates overconfidence while actually reducing alertness and reaction speed. The NTSA says its warning aims to prevent needless tragedies during a season of heavy celebration and travel, reminding everyone that a little planning can save lives.
