en.Wedoany.com Reported - Namibia's Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, officially launched a mobile service truck named "Natis on Wheels" in the Erongo Region. This mobile office integrates multiple functions, including vision testing, biometric data collection, computerized learner's license testing, and vehicle license plate issuance.

Nekundi stated that this initiative aims to improve access to Natis (National Traffic Information System) services for historically underserved communities, emphasizing the government's commitment to bringing essential services closer to the people and saving citizens from long-distance travel. According to him, the truck, including modifications and all installed equipment, cost a total of N$4.2 million, fully funded by the state. This amount is far lower than the cost of constructing and equipping a traditional registration center. Nekundi described this model as an "innovative and cost-effective approach," capable of providing full-service facilities to communities at a minimal cost, which might otherwise wait years or indefinitely for a permanent Natis center.

This mobile office will operate in coordination with the mobile vehicle inspection station launched in 2024, with the two units together forming a complete registration center. Nekundi also announced plans to acquire more mobile trucks to extend services to additional communities and alleviate congestion at busy Natis centers. Services in the Omateete and surrounding areas are expected to begin immediately after the launch, with the truck scheduled to proceed to Okongwati, Fransfontein, Kamanjab, and other settlements.

Dawes Constituency Councillor Inecia Brandt welcomed the initiative, noting that residents have faced difficulties accessing Natis services for years, requiring long-distance travel. She pointed out that the mobile office will reduce transportation costs and save residents' valuable time, affirming the principle that every citizen should have equal access to government services.

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