NTSA Clarifies Plans for Mandatory Fitness Tests for PSV and Commercial Drivers

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has moved to clarify reports surrounding the introduction of mandatory physical fitness tests for public service vehicle (PSV) and commercial drivers, confirming that the programme is still in the planning phase and has not yet been implemented.

The authority said the proposed health assessments are provided for under Section 105A of the Traffic Act (Cap 403), which mandates physical fitness requirements for certain categories of drivers.

However, NTSA emphasized that the tests are yet to be rolled out and no official timeline has been announced.

“The mandatory physical fitness tests for PSV and commercial drivers have not yet been rolled out,” the NTSA statement read, urging the public and transport stakeholders to rely only on official communication from the authority.