Motorcycle accidents decrease

ANNE ROBI

National Traffic Commander, DCP Mohammed Mpinga.

MOTORCYCLE accidents in the country have decreased from 30 per cent to 25 per cent, the National Traffic Commander, DCP Mohammed Mpinga, has confirmed.

Mr Mpinga said this in Dar es Salaam during an event to receive leaflets for motorcyclist training on road safety measures prepared by Puma Energy Tanzania. “One of the main factors have helped to see the reduction is frequent trainings conducted by traffic police in collaboration with other stakeholders,” he said.

According to statistics, Mr Mpinga said that a total of 224 motorcyclists’ accidents occurred in May compared to the 225 which happened in April, this year. In another development, Mr Mpinga commended Puma Energy Tanzania for the support that would help supplement the government’s efforts in observing road safety.

On the other hand, the General Manager of Puma Company, Mr Philippe Corsaletti, the support was part of the company’s commitment to ensure road safety for motorcyclists in the country.

The company also offers road safety education to various primary schools in the country. According to Mr Corsaletti, the company’s vision is to ensure that all government primary schools in the country are covered by the programme