Hello

Your subscription is almost coming to an end. Don’t miss out on the great content on Nation.Africa

Ready to continue your informative journey with us?

Hello

Your premium access has ended, but the best of Nation.Africa is still within reach. Renew now to unlock exclusive stories and in-depth features.

Reclaim your full access. Click below to renew.

NTSA puts brakes on Modern Coast buses after fatal Nithi crash

Modern Coast Express Limited yard in Mombasa

Modern Coast Express Limited yard in Mombasa. NTSA has suspended the operations of the company following the fatal crash involving one of its buses at the Nithi bridge black spot on July 24, 2022.

Photo credit: Kevin Odit | Nation Media Group

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has suspended the operations Modern Coast Express Limited, the company that owns the bus that plunged into River Nithi at the Nithi bridge black spot on Sunday, killing 35 people and injuring others.

In a statement by NTSA Director-General George Njao, the authority said the operations of the bus company had been halted across seven routes where it operates.