THE county government plans to ban terminal tractors from operating outside the Port of Mombasa. The terminal tractors, which ferry containers from the port to container freight stations, have been blamed for the rising road carnage and congestion in the town.
Regional traffic enforcement officer Martin Kariuki said the tractors are solely allowed to operate within the port to enhance efficiency but not outside the port. Kariuki said they are not allowed to operate on main highways as they do not meet the required safety standards.
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