The Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure declined to adopt the Matatu Owners Association's proposals for digital traffic enforcement and safeguards against repeated police roadside stops, stating they fall outside the scope of the Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2026.

The rejected proposals included electronic ticketing, digital records, cashless payment for traffic charges, and clearer accountability when vehicles are stopped or detained.

Because the committee did not incorporate these measures, the National Police Service and the National Transport and Safety Authority are not required to set up the suggested digital enforcement system through the current amendment process.

The Bill that progressed focuses on detention periods for seized vehicles, proposing a 48‑hour limit when photographs or assessment reports suffice, and up to 14 days for investigations, rather than introducing new enforcement technology.

The committee recommended that the National Assembly approve the Bill with amendments requiring written detention and release notices and reasonable care for vehicles held in custody.

Matatu operators risk missing out on the anticipated digital ticketing system and the proposed limits on repeated police stops, which they argued would reduce unnecessary interruptions along routes.