{"id":1336901,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1336901/?format=json","text_counter":113,"type":"other","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"THAT, aware that, the National Transport and Safety Authority Act 2012, provides for the establishment of the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA); further aware that, the Authority in line with section 4 of this Act plays a critical role in ensuring the provision of safe, reliable and efficient road transport services; concerned that, there has been an alarming surge in road accidents in the recent past resulting in loss of life, injuries and damage to properties; further concerned that, the Authority has not effectively and fully performed its functions of regulating safe and reliable transport service especially in dealing with public service vehicles; noting that, poor maintenance of motor vehicles and a lack of proper regulation are leading contributors to the marked increase in road The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."}