insert_link Lifestyle Cellphone Use Is Biggest Cause of Distracted Driving Cellphone use by individuals operating a motor vehicle continues to be the largest contributor to distracted driving in the U.S., according to the latest Issues Brief from the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I). “As drivers returned to the roads following the pandemic, distracted driving surged, causing higher rates of accidents, injuries, and deaths. This high-risk behavior has worsened in the years since, having huge implications for the insurance industry and their policyholders,” stated […] todayFebruary 7, 2024 11
insert_link Lifestyle Preparing to Hang Up the Car Keys as We Age (MASKOT/GETTY IMAGES) By Judith Graham via KFF Health News Lewis Morgenstern has made up his mind. When he turns 65 in four years, he’s going to sign an advance directive for driving. The directive will say that when his children want him to stop getting behind the wheel, Morgenstern will follow their advice. “I recognize that I might not be able to make the best decision about driving at a […] todayJanuary 25, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia Roads Authority extends business hours to Saturdays in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund Natis Offices for the Festive Season In anticipation of the upcoming holiday season, the Roads Authority (RA) has announced the extension of its operating hours to include Saturdays in December at the Swakopmund and Walvis Bay NaTIS Centres. This strategic move is aimed at easing congestion and providing improved accessibility to the RA's services for its customers. Given the heightened demand for NaTIS services, the RA acknowledges the significance of ensuring a smooth and accessible experience […] todayDecember 13, 2023 12
insert_link Namibia Fuel price relief for Namibians Just in time for the holidays, the Ministry of Mines and Energy has announced that due to large over-recoveries the price of petrol and both grades of diesel will decrease by 130c/litre as of Wednesday 6 December. The decrease could have been larger but, saying that they note the importance of road maintenance, the Ministry at the same time increased the Road Fund Administration levy by 20 cents to 198 […] todayDecember 5, 2023 6
insert_link Local Puma Energy Namibia wants tourists to travel safely and energised on roads Puma Energy Namibia wishes visitors travelling on Namibia’s roads to reach their destinations safely, as they are considered valued guests and important stakeholders in boosting the local tourism industry and economy. True to Namibian hospitality, the energy company wishes tourists to fully enjoy and be impressed with the country, its natural scenery, wildlife, attractions, people, cultures, and cuisine, so that they would likely return in future. It is of utmost […] todayNovember 30, 2023 28
