matatus Stories
Chirchir explained that the classification of vehicles subject to toll fees would be reviewed periodically based on economic factors and technological...
Bars, clubs, and churches that have been notorious for playing loud music will also face stringent action.
The protest was sparked by a decision made by the county government to move hawkers to the backstreets, displacing the matatus that rely on the main t...
This comes after Kenyans online raised concerns about PSVs featured in videos circulating on social media, showing several of them violating traffic r...
Nairobi's hawkers have also been ordered to remove their wares from the streets and lanes by 10 pm daily to make way for cleaning operations by city w...
Also contributing to the crisis is the fact that many buses were already fully booked as learners prepared to resume school for the first term.
The county government's move aims to improve commuter access to the CBD, streamline public transport services, and reduce congestion in Nairobi's busy...
The association has not issued a standard fare for different routes, leaving the final pricing to be determined by individual drivers and touts based...
Traffic jams in Nairobi are now estimated to cost the Kenyan economy Sh100 billion every year, which would translate to about Sh11 million per hour.
The number of accidents has also risen, with 20,369 incidents reported compared to 19,262 in 2023.
Eastleigh is currently attracting large numbers of customers who are shopping in preparation for upcoming festivities next month.
While most bus companies have so far reported lower-than-usual bookings, operators are hopeful that this will pick up from the end of November.
The suspension came after a crackdown on non-compliance with Section 5(1) of the NTSA (Operations of PSVs) Regulations of 2014.
Tensions between the matatu operators and hawkers had been simmering for some time.
Gachagua wondered why there was a sudden need to relocate the traders from the market which has been in existence since 1966.
Most of the cases were reported at the Parklands Police Station in Westlands Sub-County and one at the Shauri Moyo Police Station in Kamukunji.
The operators alleged that police officers routinely demand bribes, with some claiming they are coerced into paying at least five times a day.
Pedestrians have to dodge between the parked matatus, risking their lives, as there’s hardly any safe place to walk.
Travellers have to often contend with arbitrary increases in charges by matatu operators, negatively impacting their monthly budgets.
Owners must ensure vehicles are in good mechanical condition and must maintain records of this for at least two years
