These Regulations shall apply to all public service vehicles operating on a public road in Kenya.

certificate of registration as a company under the Companies Act (Cap. 486), or a cooperative society under the Co-operative Societies Act (Cap. 490);

a list of its directors and senior management officers;

a lease or certificate of ownership of the head office from which it is operating or intends to operate the public service vehicle business;

audited accounts in respect of the immediate preceding financial year;

Personal Identification Number certificate issued by the Kenya Revenue Authority;

a tax compliance certificate issued by the Kenya Revenue Authority;

where the vehicle was previously operated by a licensee other than the operator applying for its licensing, a letter of no objection issued by the previous licensee;

a description of the operator’s management system, safety management system and customer complaints handling system;

an inventory of the equipment and facilities available to the operator for the operation of the passenger transport service;

the code of conduct for the employees, agents and sub-contractors;

a list of the staff it has in its employment and their job descriptions and qualifications;

the contracts of the drivers of the public service vehicle in respect to which the application for the licences is being made;

the driving licence, identity card, and certificate of good conduct of each person who shall drive the public service vehicles in respect to which the application for the licences is being made;

a valid certificate of road worthiness issued by the Authority of each vehicle in respect to which an application is being made;

the certificate of ownership or other evidence of ownership in the name of the owner of the vehicle or a contract or franchise agreement between the applicant and the operator or intended operator of the vehicle; and

the current third party insurance with an insurer which meets minimum conditions prescribed by the Authority.

display at a conspicuous place on the vehicle a sticker or an identification mark approved by the Authority;

ensure that the driver and conductor if any wears the prescribed uniform and identification badge while at work;

the driver of the vehicle adheres to the approved routes, schedule and drop off and pick up points;

ensure that passengers are treated courteously;

ensure that music played does not exceed the prescribed limits in the course of the journey;

to ensure that passengers are issued with tickets or receipts for fare paid and, as from 1st July 2014, it operates a cashless fare system;

report any accidents involving their vehicles immediately to the relevant authorities;

on a weekly basis and, in the case of a long distance passenger service, before the commencement of each journey, have the vehicle inspected by a qualified mechanic for defects according to a check list which shall cover at a minimum tyres, lights, safety belts, brake pads, wipers, and warning horn; and

keep a record of the defects identified during the defects inspection for a minimum period of six months and of the actions taken to rectify the defects,

boldly display at the front, rear and sides of the vehicle the name of the Sacco or company under which the vehicle operates.

ensure that no vehicle is transferred from one Sacco or company to another without the approval of the Authority.

any accidents in which any of the vehicles it is operating may have been involved during the reporting period and shall attach a certified copy of the report of its investigation of the cause of each accident and action taken in respect to each accident;

the number and nature of passenger complaints received during the reporting period and action taken in respect to each complaint;

any members who have ceased to be its members during the reporting period, if any;

the vehicles which may have been added or removed from the list of vehicles it is operating during the reporting period;

any drivers who may have ceased to be employees during the reporting period and the reasons; and

the traffic offences committed by the drivers during the reporting period and the penalties imposed against the body, the drivers or other employees during the reporting period.

does not work for a period longer than eight hours in any twenty four hour period;

receives a regular salary and is not paid a commission based on the number of trips made per day;

does not tout, make loud noise or harass passengers or other persons in, or awaiting to board a vehicle;

at all times only picks up and drops off passengers at designated bus stops; and

complies with the bylaws or County legislation of the County or city or urban area within which the vehicle is registered to operate.

have in place or outsource a fleet management system capable of recording speed and location of the vehicle at any one time;

subscribe to a data storage system capable of storing data on vehicle speed, location and operation for a period of thirty days and when required by the Authority provide the data to the Authority before the expiry of the prescribed storage period;

before the commencement of each journey arrange for the taking of a passenger manifest;

operate or subscribe to an outsourced control centre;

ensures that, except for small parcels and letters, the long distance passenger vehicle does not carry cargo other than luggage accompanying a passenger travelling on the bus and carried either as hand luggage to be placed in the overhead lockers on board the bus or in the hatch under the vehicle;

ensures that, except for courier services, the long distance passenger vehicle does not operate as a commercial cargo carrier and does not have a cargo carrier mounted on the roof; and

ensure or subscribes to an accident and emergency mutual aid system.

is licensed by the Insurance Regulatory Authority under the Insurance Act to provide that category of insurance;

submits to the Authority a report on claims made in respect to accidents involving public service vehicles it has insured and compensation paid in the immediately preceding year; and

submits to the Authority its customer service charter and claims payment policy.

certificate of registration as a company under the Companies Act (Cap. 486), or a cooperative society under the Co-operative Societies Act (Cap. 490);

a list of its directors and senior management officers;

a lease or certificate of ownership of the head office from which it is operating or intends to operate the public service vehicle business;

audited accounts in respect of the immediate preceding financial year;

Personal Identification Number certificate issued by the Kenya Revenue Authority;

a tax compliance certificate issued by the Kenya Revenue Authority;

where the vehicle was previously operated by a licensee other than the operator applying for its licensing, a letter of no objection issued by the previous licensee;

a description of the operator’s management system, safety management system and customer complaints handling system;

an inventory of the equipment and facilities available to the operator for the operation of the passenger transport service;

the code of conduct for the employees, agents and sub-contractors;

a list of the staff it has in its employment and their job descriptions and qualifications;

the contracts of the drivers of the public service vehicle in respect to which the application for the licences is being made;

the driving licence, identity card, and certificate of good conduct of each person who shall drive the public service vehicles in respect to which the application for the licences is being made;

a valid certificate of road worthiness issued by the Authority of each vehicle in respect to which an application is being made;

the certificate of ownership or other evidence of ownership in the name of the owner of the vehicle or a contract or franchise agreement between the applicant and the operator or intended operator of the vehicle; and

the current third party insurance with an insurer which meets minimum conditions prescribed by the Authority.

display at a conspicuous place on the vehicle a sticker or an identification mark approved by the Authority;

ensure that the driver and conductor if any wears the prescribed uniform and identification badge while at work;

the driver of the vehicle adheres to the approved routes, schedule and drop off and pick up points;

ensure that passengers are treated courteously;

ensure that music played does not exceed the prescribed limits in the course of the journey;

to ensure that passengers are issued with tickets or receipts for fare paid and, as from 1st July 2014, it operates a a cash light fare system by the use of a contactless integrated circuit card which conforms to the ISO IEC 14443 standard;

a person desirous of providing the cash light fare system service shall obtain a letter of no objection from the Central Bank of Kenya;

report any accidents involving their vehicles immediately to the relevant authorities;

on a weekly basis and, in the case of a long distance passenger service, before the commencement of each journey, have the vehicle inspected by a qualified mechanic for defects according to a check list which shall cover at a minimum tyres, lights, safety belts, brake pads, wipers, and warning horn; and

keep a record of the defects identified during the defects inspection for a minimum period of six months and of the actions taken to rectify the defects,

boldly display at the front, rear and sides of the vehicle the name of the Sacco or company under which the vehicle operates.

ensure that no vehicle is transferred from one Sacco or company to another without the approval of the Authority.

any accidents in which any of the vehicles it is operating may have been involved during the reporting period and shall attach a certified copy of the report of its investigation of the cause of each accident and action taken in respect to each accident;

the number and nature of passenger complaints received during the reporting period and action taken in respect to each complaint;

any members who have ceased to be its members during the reporting period, if any;

the vehicles which may have been added or removed from the list of vehicles it is operating during the reporting period;

any drivers who may have ceased to be employees during the reporting period and the reasons; and

the traffic offences committed by the drivers during the reporting period and the penalties imposed against the body, the drivers or other employees during the reporting period.

does not work for a period longer than eight hours in any twenty four hour period;

receives a regular salary and is not paid a commission based on the number of trips made per day;

does not tout, make loud noise or harass passengers or other persons in, or awaiting to board a vehicle;

at all times only picks up and drops off passengers at designated bus stops; and

complies with the bylaws or County legislation of the County or city or urban area within which the vehicle is registered to operate.

have in place or outsource a fleet management system capable of recording speed and location of the vehicle at any one time;

subscribe to a data storage system capable of storing data on vehicle speed, location and operation for a period of thirty days and when required by the Authority provide the data to the Authority before the expiry of the prescribed storage period;

before the commencement of each journey arrange for the taking of a passenger manifest;

operate or subscribe to an outsourced control centre;

ensures that, except for small parcels and letters, the long distance passenger vehicle does not carry cargo other than luggage accompanying a passenger travelling on the bus and carried either as hand luggage to be placed in the overhead lockers on board the bus or in the hatch under the vehicle;

ensures that, except for courier services, the long distance passenger vehicle does not operate as a commercial cargo carrier and does not have a cargo carrier mounted on the roof; and

ensure or subscribes to an accident and emergency mutual aid system.

is licensed by the Insurance Regulatory Authority under the Insurance Act to provide that category of insurance;

submits to the Authority a report on claims made in respect to accidents involving public service vehicles it has insured and compensation paid in the immediately preceding year; and

submits to the Authority its customer service charter and claims payment policy.

certificate of registration as a company under the Companies Act (Cap. 486), or a cooperative society under the Co-operative Societies Act (Cap. 490);

a list of its directors and senior management officers;

a lease or certificate of ownership of the head office from which it is operating or intends to operate the public service vehicle business;

audited accounts in respect of the immediate preceding financial year;

Personal Identification Number certificate issued by the Kenya Revenue Authority;

a tax compliance certificate issued by the Kenya Revenue Authority;

where the vehicle was previously operated by a licensee other than the operator applying for its licensing, a letter of no objection issued by the previous licensee;

a description of the operator’s management system, safety management system and customer complaints handling system;

an inventory of the equipment and facilities available to the operator for the operation of the passenger transport service;

the code of conduct for the employees, agents and sub-contractors;

a list of the staff it has in its employment and their job descriptions and qualifications;

the contracts of the drivers of the public service vehicle in respect to which the application for the licences is being made;

the driving licence, identity card, and certificate of good conduct of each person who shall drive the public service vehicles in respect to which the application for the licences is being made;

a valid certificate of road worthiness issued by the Authority of each vehicle in respect to which an application is being made;

the certificate of ownership or other evidence of ownership in the name of the owner of the vehicle or a contract or franchise agreement between the applicant and the operator or intended operator of the vehicle; and

the current third party insurance with an insurer which meets minimum conditions prescribed by the Authority.

display at a conspicuous place on the vehicle a sticker or an identification mark approved by the Authority;

ensure that the driver and conductor if any wears the prescribed uniform and identification badge while at work;

the driver of the vehicle adheres to the approved routes, schedule and drop off and pick up points;

ensure that passengers are treated courteously;

ensure that music played does not exceed the prescribed limits in the course of the journey;

ensure that passengers are issued with tickets or receipts for fare paid and, as from 1st July 2014, it operates a cash light fare system by the use of a contactless integrated circuit card which conforms to the ISO IEC 14443 standard;

a person desirous of providing the cash light fare system service shall obtain a letter of no objection from the Central Bank of Kenya;

report any accidents involving their vehicles immediately to the relevant authorities;

on a weekly basis and, in the case of a long distance passenger service, before the commencement of each journey, have the vehicle inspected by a qualified mechanic for defects according to a check list which shall cover at a minimum tyres, lights, safety belts, brake pads, wipers, and warning horn;

keep a record of the defects identified during the defects inspection for a minimum period of six months and of the actions taken to rectify the defects;

boldly display at the front, rear and sides of the vehicle the name of the Sacco or company under which the vehicle operates in letters not less than ten inches in height and in such a colour as to be visible by day from a distance of at least two hundred and seventy five meters;

ensure that no vehicle is transferred from one Sacco or company to another without the approval of the Authority;

ensure that all innovative decorations are not offensive;

ensure that no innovative decorations are painted, sprayed, drawn on or affixed to any window, the front and back windscreens, lights, indicators or chevrons of the vehicle;

ensure that none of the passenger, co-driver and driver windows, the front and back windscreens, lights, indicators or chevrons of the vehicle are tinted or painted, sprayed or drawn on any innovative decorations;

ensure that innovative decorations do not have reflective properties; and

ensure that no additional exterior and interior lighting is affixed other than those affixed by the manufacturer of the vehicle.

any accidents in which any of the vehicles it is operating may have been involved during the reporting period and shall attach a certified copy of the report of its investigation of the cause of each accident and action taken in respect to each accident;

the number and nature of passenger complaints received during the reporting period and action taken in respect to each complaint;

any members who have ceased to be its members during the reporting period, if any;

the vehicles which may have been added or removed from the list of vehicles it is operating during the reporting period;

any drivers who may have ceased to be employees during the reporting period and the reasons; and

the traffic offences committed by the drivers during the reporting period and the penalties imposed against the body, the drivers or other employees during the reporting period.

have in place or outsource a fleet management system capable of recording speed and location of the vehicle at any one time;

subscribe to a data storage system capable of storing data on vehicle speed, location and operation for a period of thirty days and when required by the Authority provide the data to the Authority before the expiry of the prescribed storage period;

before the commencement of each journey arrange for the taking of a passenger manifest;

operate or subscribe to an outsourced control centre;

ensures that, except for small parcels and letters, the long distance passenger vehicle does not carry cargo other than luggage accompanying a passenger travelling on the bus and carried either as hand luggage to be placed in the overhead lockers on board the bus or in the hatch under the vehicle;

ensures that, except for courier services, the long distance passenger vehicle does not operate as a commercial cargo carrier and does not have a cargo carrier mounted on the roof; and

ensure or subscribes to an accident and emergency mutual aid system.

is licensed by the Insurance Regulatory Authority under the Insurance Act to provide that category of insurance;

submits to the Authority a report on claims made in respect to accidents involving public service vehicles it has insured and compensation paid in the immediately preceding year; and

submits to the Authority its customer service charter and claims payment policy.

certificate of registration as a company under the Companies Act (Cap. 486), or a cooperative society under the Co-operative Societies Act (Cap. 490);

a list of its directors and senior management officers;

a lease or certificate of ownership of the head office from which it is operating or intends to operate the public service vehicle business;

audited accounts in respect of the immediate preceding financial year;

Personal Identification Number certificate issued by the Kenya Revenue Authority;

a tax compliance certificate issued by the Kenya Revenue Authority;

where the vehicle was previously operated by a licensee other than the operator applying for its licensing, a letter of no objection issued by the previous licensee;

a description of the operator’s management system, safety management system and customer complaints handling system;

an inventory of the equipment and facilities available to the operator for the operation of the passenger transport service;

the code of conduct for the employees, agents and sub-contractors;

a list of the staff it has in its employment and their job descriptions and qualifications;

the contracts of the drivers of the public service vehicle in respect to which the application for the licences is being made;

the driving licence, identity card, and certificate of good conduct of each person who shall drive the public service vehicles in respect to which the application for the licences is being made;

a valid certificate of road worthiness issued by the Authority of each vehicle in respect to which an application is being made;

the certificate of ownership or other evidence of ownership in the name of the owner of the vehicle or a contract or franchise agreement between the applicant and the operator or intended operator of the vehicle; and

the current third party insurance with an insurer which meets minimum conditions prescribed by the Authority.

display at a conspicuous place on the vehicle a sticker or an identification mark approved by the Authority;

ensure that the driver and conductor if any wears the prescribed uniform and identification badge while at work;

the driver of the vehicle adheres to the approved routes, schedule and drop off and pick up points;

ensure that passengers are treated courteously;

ensure that music played does not exceed the prescribed limits in the course of the journey;

ensure that passengers are issued with tickets or receipts for fare paid and, as from 1st July 2014, it operates a cash light fare system by the use of a contactless integrated circuit card which conforms to the ISO IEC 14443 standard;

a person desirous of providing the cash light fare system service shall obtain a letter of no objection from the Central Bank of Kenya;

report any accidents involving their vehicles immediately to the relevant authorities;

on a weekly basis and, in the case of a long distance passenger service, before the commencement of each journey, have the vehicle inspected by a qualified mechanic for defects according to a check list which shall cover at a minimum tyres, lights, safety belts, brake pads, wipers, and warning horn;

keep a record of the defects identified during the defects inspection for a minimum period of six months and of the actions taken to rectify the defects;

boldly display at the front, rear and sides of the vehicle the name of the Sacco or company under which the vehicle operates in letters not less than ten inches in height and in such a colour as to be visible by day from a distance of at least two hundred and seventy five meters;

ensure that no vehicle is transferred from one Sacco or company to another without the approval of the Authority;

ensure that all innovative decorations are not offensive;

ensure that no innovative decorations are painted, sprayed, drawn on or affixed to any window, the front and back windscreens, lights, indicators or chevrons of the vehicle;

ensure that none of the passenger, co-driver and driver windows, the front and back windscreens, lights, indicators or chevrons of the vehicle are tinted or painted, sprayed or drawn on any innovative decorations;

ensure that innovative decorations do not have reflective properties; and

ensure that no additional exterior and interior lighting is affixed other than those affixed by the manufacturer of the vehicle.

any accidents in which any of the vehicles it is operating may have been involved during the reporting period and shall attach a certified copy of the report of its investigation of the cause of each accident and action taken in respect to each accident;

the number and nature of passenger complaints received during the reporting period and action taken in respect to each complaint;

any members who have ceased to be its members during the reporting period, if any;

the vehicles which may have been added or removed from the list of vehicles it is operating during the reporting period;

any drivers who may have ceased to be employees during the reporting period and the reasons; and

the traffic offences committed by the drivers during the reporting period and the penalties imposed against the body, the drivers or other employees during the reporting period.

have in place or outsource a fleet management system capable of recording speed and location of the vehicle at any one time;

subscribe to a data storage system capable of storing data on vehicle speed, location and operation for a period of thirty days and when required by the Authority provide the data to the Authority before the expiry of the prescribed storage period;

before the commencement of each journey arrange for the taking of a passenger manifest;

operate or subscribe to an outsourced control centre;

deleted by L.N. 92/2014, r. 3(a);

deleted by L.N. 92/2014, r. 3(b);

ensure or subscribes to an accident and emergency mutual aid system.

employ drivers certified by the Authority to drive on the particular route or routes at night time and meets conditions imposed by the Authority;

ensure that no driver driving a long distance night time passenger public service vehicle works for a period exceeding eight hour night in a shift;

ensure that a person driving a long distance night time passenger service takes a break of a minimum of eight hours before the next night shift;

plan the journey in a manner that allows for a thirty minute refreshment break for both the driver and passengers at an appropriate location or facility every three to four hours in the course of the journey; and

employ two drivers for each vehicle.

is licensed by the Insurance Regulatory Authority under the Insurance Act to provide that category of insurance;

submits to the Authority a report on claims made in respect to accidents involving public service vehicles it has insured and compensation paid in the immediately preceding year; and

submits to the Authority its customer service charter and claims payment policy.

provide the rider and passenger with the protective gear stipulated in regulation 4 (1);

ensure that the helmets provided under (a) are yellow if the two wheeled motorcycle is a taxi;

not cause or permit any person to ride their motorcycle unless such person is the holder of a valid driving licence or a valid provisional licence endorsed in respect of that class of motorcycle;

for private motorcycles, ensure that the motorcycle is at the very minimum insured against third party risks in accordance with the Insurance (Motor Vehicles Third Party Risks) Act, Cap. 405;

for two wheeled motorcycle taxi, ensure that motorcycle has a Third Party Public Service Vehicle Insurance;

ensure that no structural modifications to the motorcycle are undertaken that may affect the safe operation of the motorcycle;

ensure that no structural modifications to the motorcycle are undertaken that may obstruct the visibility of the rear number plates;

ensure that no modifications to the exhaust system or any other noise abatement device of a motorcycle are done so as to cause the noise emitted by the motorcycle to be above that emitted by the motorcycle as originally manufactured.

have a valid driving license issued by the Authority;

ensure that they shall not ride or carry a person on a motor cycle without the prescribed protective gear properly fastened;

not carry more than one person at a time;

ensure that passengers are carried on a proper seat with foot rests securely fixed to the motor cycle behind the rider's seat;

ensure that a passenger sits astride the motor cycle;

ensure that the headlights of the motorcycle are on at all times when riding;

ensure that loads and passengers are not carried at the same time;

keep the protective gear in a clean, dry and generally wearable condition;

ensure that the rear number plates are visible at all times;

overtake on the right hand side and not to overtake in the same lane occupied by vehicle being overtaken;

observe traffic lights;

observe all traffic rules;

not park in undesignated areas.

be fitted with a seat belt for the rider and a seat belt per seating position for passengers;

have covered body;

have painted on both sides and on the rear, a broken horizontal yellow band having a width of one hundred and fifty millimeters and of a consistency sufficient to enable such band to be clearly visible by day at a distance of two hundred and seventy five meters;

no part of the motorcycle, whether unladen or laden, other than the driving mirror or direction indicators, shall project more than fifteen centimeters, beyond the outside wall of the outmost rear tyre;

have at the minimum a motor commercial public service vehicle insurance cover.

not cause or permit any person to ride their motorcycle unless such person is the holder of a valid driving licence or a valid provisional licence endorsed in respect of that class of motorcycles;

ensure that all three wheeled motorcycles taxi owned have at the minimum a Third Party Public Service Vehicle Insurance.

not ride a motorcycle unless that person has a valid driving licence issued by the Authority;

not ride a motor cycle without properly wearing a seat belt or carry passengers who have not properly worn their seat belts;

not carry more than passengers in excess of the seating positions provided;

ensure that the headlights of the motorcycle are on at all times when riding;

overtake on the right hand side and not to overtake in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken;

observe traffic lights;

not ride or operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lanes or rows of vehicles;

keep the seat belts in a clean, dry and generally wearable condition;

observe all traffic rules.

wear seatbelt whenever being carried on a motorcycle;

not board or be carried on a motorcycle that already has the maximum number of passengers allowed.

the areas of operation of motorcycle taxis;

the hours of operation of motorcycle taxis.

provide the rider and passenger with the protective gear stipulated in regulation 4 (1);

deleted by LN 121 of 2022, r. 4;

not cause or permit any person to ride their motorcycle unless such person is the holder of a valid driving licence or a valid provisional licence endorsed in respect of that class of motorcycle;

for private motorcycles, ensure that the motorcycle is at the very minimum insured against third party risks in accordance with the Insurance (Motor Vehicles Third Party Risks) Act (Cap. 405);

for two wheeled motorcycle taxi, ensure that motorcycle has a Third Party Public Service Vehicle Insurance;

ensure that no structural modifications to the motorcycle are undertaken that may affect the safe operation of the motorcycle;

ensure that no structural modifications to the motorcycle are undertaken that may obstruct the visibility of the rear number plates;

ensure that no modifications to the exhaust system or any other noise abatement device of a motorcycle are done so as to cause the noise emitted by the motorcycle to be above that emitted by the motorcycle as originally manufactured.

have a valid driving license issued by the Authority;

ensure that they shall not ride or carry a person on a motor cycle without the prescribed protective gear properly fastened;

not carry more than one person at a time;

ensure that passengers are carried on a proper seat with foot rests securely fixed to the motor cycle behind the rider's seat;

ensure that a passenger sits astride the motor cycle;

ensure that the headlights of the motorcycle are on at all times when riding;

ensure that loads and passengers are not carried at the same time;

keep the protective gear in a clean, dry and generally wearable condition;

ensure that the rear number plates are visible at all times;

overtake on the right hand side and not to overtake in the same lane occupied by vehicle being overtaken;

observe traffic lights;

observe all traffic rules;

not park in undesignated areas.

provide the Authority with a copy of its certificate of registration or incorporation;

have a membership of at least one hundred operators of two-wheeled taxis and three-wheeled taxis; and

provide a list of the owners of the motorcycles and motorcycle registration numbers operating as part of the body corporate.

when required so to do, submit to the Authority in the prescribed manner a list of registration numbers of motorcycle riders operating under the body corporate and the geographical area of operation;

when required so to do, submit to the Authority in the prescribed manner a list of motorcycle riders operating under the body corporate;

report to the Authority in the prescribed manner any accident involving any motorcycle taxi belonging to the body corporate resulting in death within twenty-four hours after the accident; and

report to the Authority in the prescribed manner any incident involving sexual assault or grievous bodily harm by any member of a motorcycle taxi operator.

be fitted with a seat belt for the rider and a seat belt per seating position for passengers;

have covered body;

have painted on both sides and on the rear, a broken horizontal yellow band having a width of one hundred and fifty millimeters and of a consistency sufficient to enable such band to be clearly visible by day at a distance of two hundred and seventy five meters;

no part of the motorcycle, whether unladen or laden, other than the driving mirror or direction indicators, shall project more than fifteen centimeters, beyond the outside wall of the outmost rear tyre;

have at the minimum a motor commercial public service vehicle insurance cover.

not cause or permit any person to ride their motorcycle unless such person is the holder of a valid driving licence or a valid provisional licence endorsed in respect of that class of motorcycles;

ensure that all three wheeled motorcycles taxi owned have at the minimum a Third Party Public Service Vehicle Insurance.

not ride a motorcycle unless that person has a valid driving licence issued by the Authority;

not ride a motor cycle without properly wearing a seat belt or carry passengers who have not properly worn their seat belts;

not carry more than passengers in excess of the seating positions provided;

ensure that the headlights of the motorcycle are on at all times when riding;

overtake on the right hand side and not to overtake in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken;

observe traffic lights;

not to lane split where other motor vehicles are traveling at a speed exceeding ten kilometers per hour or in public roads near junctions, interchanges, turnoffs, or highway entries and exits;

keep the seat belts in a clean, dry and generally wearable condition;

observe all traffic rules.

wear seatbelt whenever being carried on a motorcycle;

not board or be carried on a motorcycle that already has the maximum number of passengers allowed.

the areas of operation of motorcycle taxis;

the hours of operation of motorcycle taxis.

provide the rider and passenger with the protective gear stipulated in regulation 4 (1);

deleted by L.N. 121/2022, r. 4;

not cause or permit any person to ride their motorcycle unless such person is the holder of a valid driving licence or a valid provisional licence endorsed in respect of that class of motorcycle;

for private motorcycles, ensure that the motorcycle is at the very minimum insured against third party risks in accordance with the Insurance (Motor Vehicles Third Party Risks) Act (Cap. 405);

for two wheeled motorcycle taxi, ensure that motorcycle has a Third Party Public Service Vehicle Insurance;

ensure that no structural modifications to the motorcycle are undertaken that may affect the safe operation of the motorcycle;

ensure that no structural modifications to the motorcycle are undertaken that may obstruct the visibility of the rear number plates;

ensure that no modifications to the exhaust system or any other noise abatement device of a motorcycle are done so as to cause the noise emitted by the motorcycle to be above that emitted by the motorcycle as originally manufactured.

have a valid driving license issued by the Authority;

ensure that they shall not ride or carry a person on a motor cycle without the prescribed protective gear properly fastened;

not carry more than one person at a time;

ensure that passengers are carried on a proper seat with foot rests securely fixed to the motor cycle behind the rider's seat;

ensure that a passenger sits astride the motor cycle;

ensure that the headlights of the motorcycle are on at all times when riding;

ensure that loads and passengers are not carried at the same time;

keep the protective gear in a clean, dry and generally wearable condition;

ensure that the rear number plates are visible at all times;

overtake on the right hand side and not to overtake in the same lane occupied by vehicle being overtaken;

observe traffic lights;

observe all traffic rules;

not park in undesignated areas.

provide the Authority with a copy of its certificate of registration or incorporation;

have a membership of at least one hundred operators of two-wheeled taxis and three-wheeled taxis; and

provide a list of the owners of the motorcycles and motorcycle registration numbers operating as part of the body corporate.

when required so to do, submit to the Authority in the prescribed manner a list of registration numbers of motorcycle riders operating under the body corporate and the geographical area of operation;

when required so to do, submit to the Authority in the prescribed manner a list of motorcycle riders operating under the body corporate;

report to the Authority in the prescribed manner any accident involving any motorcycle taxi belonging to the body corporate resulting in death within twenty-four hours after the accident; and

report to the Authority in the prescribed manner any incident involving sexual assault or grievous bodily harm by any member of a motorcycle taxi operator.

be fitted with a seat belt for the rider and a seat belt per seating position for passengers;

have covered body;

have painted on both sides and on the rear, a broken horizontal yellow band having a width of one hundred and fifty millimeters and of a consistency sufficient to enable such band to be clearly visible by day at a distance of two hundred and seventy five meters;

no part of the motorcycle, whether unladen or laden, other than the driving mirror or direction indicators, shall project more than fifteen centimeters, beyond the outside wall of the outmost rear tyre;

have at the minimum a motor commercial public service vehicle insurance cover.

not cause or permit any person to ride their motorcycle unless such person is the holder of a valid driving licence or a valid provisional licence endorsed in respect of that class of motorcycles;

ensure that all three wheeled motorcycles taxi owned have at the minimum a Third Party Public Service Vehicle Insurance.

not ride a motorcycle unless that person has a valid driving licence issued by the Authority;

not ride a motor cycle without properly wearing a seat belt or carry passengers who have not properly worn their seat belts;

not carry more than passengers in excess of the seating positions provided;

ensure that the headlights of the motorcycle are on at all times when riding;

overtake on the right hand side and not to overtake in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken;

observe traffic lights;

not to lane split where other motor vehicles are traveling at a speed exceeding ten kilometers per hour or in public roads near junctions, interchanges, turnoffs, or highway entries and exits;

keep the seat belts in a clean, dry and generally wearable condition;

observe all traffic rules.

wear seatbelt whenever being carried on a motorcycle;

not board or be carried on a motorcycle that already has the maximum number of passengers allowed.

the areas of operation of motorcycle taxis;

the hours of operation of motorcycle taxis.

a valid tour operators license issued by the Tourism Regulatory Authority;

certificate of registration as a company under the Companies Act (Cap. 486) or a cooperative society under the Cooperative Societies Act (Cap. 490).

a list of its directors;

a lease or certificate of ownership of the head office from which it is operating or intends to operate the tourist service vehicle business;

tax compliance certificate issued by the Kenya Revenue Authority;

a description of the operator's management system, safety management system and customer complaints handling system;

valid driving license, identity card, and certificate of good conduct of each person who shall drive the tourist service vehicles in respect to which the application for the license is being made;

valid inspection certificate issued by the Authority of each vehicle in respect to which an application is being made;

the certificate of ownership or other evidence of ownership in the name of the owner of the vehicle or a contract or franchise agreement between the applicant and the operator or intended operator of the vehicle; and

the current third party insurance.

is licensed by the Insurance Regulatory Authority under the Insurance Act (Cap. 487) to provide that category of insurance;

submits to the Authority a report on claims made in respect to accidents involving tourist service vehicles it has insured and compensation paid in the immediately preceding year; and

submits to the Authority its customer service charter and claims payment policy.