140 km/hr?! Or is this a bus auditioning for Fast & Furious?

SafetyVigilance

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Yesterday, a Scania bus decided to test its wings, zooming down the highway at a jaw-dropping 140 km/hr. Now, we all love a thrilling ride, but when your bus feels more like a rollercoaster, it’s time to pull the brakes – literally!


Remember, folks, the speed limit isn’t a suggestion; it’s a lifeline. This bus was cruising way beyond the legal 80 km/hr, putting everyone on board and on the road at serious risk. Speeding might look cool in the movies, but in real life, it’s just plain dangerous.

🛑 To the authorities: it’s time to park this kind of behavior for good. Let’s make sure that buses are driven, not flown, and that our roads remain safe for everyone. The need for speed belongs in Hollywood, not on our highways!

🚍 And to the passengers who were thrilled by the speed: We get it – arriving early feels great, and a little adrenaline rush never hurt anyone… until it does. But let’s be real: turning a bus ride into a high-speed adventure isn’t worth the risk. Sure, you might shave off some minutes, but what’s the cost? Safety should never take a back seat to speed.

If you find yourself on a bus breaking the speed limit, it’s not about being a killjoy or a snitch. It’s about protecting yourself and everyone around you. So next time, speak up or unboard. Because in the end, it’s better to arrive a little late than to never arrive at all
 
nonie said:
Bado barabaran kuna tochi, latra na VTS zao na vibao vya speed 15, 30, 50 na 80. Kuna matuta na zebra, technically huyu dereva hajazingatia kwa sehemu hivyo nimekutajia. Bado mwendokasi haukubaliki. Bye.
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Hajataja ni nchi gani, kuna wengine mwendo huo kwao ni sawa
 
nonie said:
Bado barabaran kuna tochi, latra na VTS zao na vibao vya speed 15, 30, 50 na 80. Kuna matuta na zebra, technically huyu dereva hajazingatia kwa sehemu hivyo nimekutajia. Bado mwendokasi haukubaliki. Bye.
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Well said
 
Mr SafetyVigilance why so paranoid about speed in isolated manner.

I would suggest Tz to start doing investigations after accidents to uncover the real reason why accidents or mishap occur. Something akin to Aircrash investigation or Seconds before disaster. We want to know all the reasons.

We shall then avoid cheap answers of the sort of; It was speeding or He was sleeping and or he saw a mysterious object in the middle of the road cmooooon! Really?

I am afraid we can be attacking speed tu kumbe ni poor quality of brakes maybe, or poor quality of roads and tyres. If we investigate we can get all the players to reduce accidents and not depends on whims of a driver speed only. Among the players TBS, Latra, Wakala wa vipimo, Usalama barabarani, Anaye supervise gereji nk

A small example: if we were doing investigations and reporting the failure to wear seatbelts properly and outcomes to a person in accident, we could be getting more people shouting to transporters about seatbelts than about speed. Contrast to the situation now where you find a person standing without a seatbelt to shout to the driver about safety in terms of speed😑
 
Your point is well-taken accidents often involve multiple factors, not just speed. However, speed is a significant contributor and should not be overlooked. Investigations similar to "Aircrash Investigations" could help uncover the full range of causes, including poor brakes, road quality, or other issues. By addressing all these factors together, we can create more effective solutions and not rely solely on speed as the cause.
Pia nguvu ingewekwa kwenye kuboresha mfumo wa usimamizi wa haya kabla ya dharura kutokea itasaidia kupunguza ajali.
 
I agree, speed is one of the factors that should not be overlooked
 
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