Today, at the National Pele Stadium, the Inspector General of Police, CG Felix Namuhoranye, met with taxi-moto operators in Kigali to discuss ongoing legal reforms, their challenges, and government-led solutions.
High on the agenda was raising awareness about upcoming changes to road traffic regulations, including revised payment deadlines for traffic fines, suspension of driving licenses and other relevant changes.
IGP Namuhoranye acknowledged the operators’ concerns over the current three-day payment deadline, announcing that the government is working to extend it from three days to thirty days.
“For certain offenses, the penalty amount is also expected to drop from Rwf 25,000 to Rwf 10,000 while the payment window will be extended from three to thirty days,” he stated.
He emphasized that these reforms aim to create a more enabling traffic environment for all road users. However, he cautioned motorists against reckless behavior, warning that penalties for serious offenses could become stricter.
Taxi-moto operators welcomed the proposed reforms and praised the government for its timely and responsive engagement. One taxi motor operator noted, “We appreciate how the government listens to our concerns. We’re committed to operating as professionally as possible.”
Also present at the meeting were Sam Nsengiyumva, Mayor of the City of Kigali, and Olivier Kabera, State Minister at the Ministry of Infrastructure. Both reaffirmed the government’s commitment to addressing remaining challenges, particularly those related to infrastructure and regulatory gaps. (End)