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Uber, Little, Taxify, Mondo and NTSA Partner to Reduce Drunk Driving

BY David Indeje · December 1, 2017 08:12 am

 

Uber, Taxify, Little Cab and other industry players have partnered with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to curb drunk-driving and provide alternatives and solutions that will ensure road safety.

The ‘FikaSalama’ campaign which began December 1st,  aims to reduce road accidents and fatalities associated with drunk-driving by encouraging revellers to take alternative transport home instead of driving while under the influence of alcohol during the festive season.

The campaign will also be used to educate the public on responsible drinking habits like spacing alcohol with water and eating well before consuming alcohol.

According to NTSA data, the total number of road accident related deaths reduced by 10 per cent from 3,150 cases reported in the financial year 2016, compared to 2,834 cases in 2017.

“The partnership is important in ensuring that we save lives. We want to make this festive season the safest ever by giving people a convenient and reliable ride back home,” said  Francis Meja the NTSA Director-General.

David Indeje is a writer and editor, with interests on how technology is changing journalism, government, Health, and Gender Development stories are his passion. Follow on Twitter @David_Indeje David can be reached on: (020) 528 0222 / Email: info@sokodirectory.com

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