- Nyandeni Municipality Conducts Driver Capacity Building Workshop: The workshop, held in partnership with the Department of Transport, aims to enhance road safety and promote responsible driving practices among local drivers.
- Focus on Safety Standards and Regulatory Compliance: Participants learn practical methods to strengthen safety standards and ensure adherence to transport regulations, reducing operational risks on the roads.
- Municipal Initiatives to Improve Public Confidence and Safety: The programme aims to protect drivers and passengers while boosting public trust in local transport services through safer driving practices.
- Alignment with National Transport Standards: The Department of Transport emphasizes the importance of aligning local transport operations with national standards to reduce accidents and improve service delivery.
The Nyandeni Local Municipality, in partnership with the Department of Transport, held a driver capacity building workshop today aimed at improving road safety and responsible driving across the region.
The training session brought together drivers from various institutions within municipality, focusing on practical ways to strengthen safety standards and ensure compliance with transport regulations.
Municipal officials explained that the programme is part of ongoing efforts to reduce operational risks on the roads while promoting a culture of responsible driving. They emphasized that safer driving practices not only protect drivers and passengers but also enhance public confidence in local transport services.
The Department of Transport noted that aligning local operations with national transport standards is a key priority. Through initiatives like this workshop, both institutions aim to reduce accidents and improve service delivery for communities in Nyandeni.
“This workshop is about building knowledge, strengthening safety, and ensuring that drivers understand the responsibility they carry every day,” one official said during the session.
The municipality added that similar programmes will continue in the future as part of a broader road safety campaign
