Matatu Operators Issue 3 New Demands Before Lowering Fares
Matatus at traffic snarl-up along Waiyaki Way in Nairobi
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Matatu Owners Association (MOA) of Kenya boss Simon Kimutai has hinted at the possibility of lowering transportation costs but laid down demands to the government.
While appearing on
KTN News on Tuesday, April 6, Kimutai disclosed that the transport industry was one of the most affected sectors since Covid-19 pandemic hit the country.
Since then, fares have constantly been on the rise with the situation worsened by the skyrocketing fuel prices as well as the recent cessation of movement instituted in five counties.
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Matatu Association Chairman Simon Kimutai (PHOTO: FILE)
NAIROBI, KENYA: Matatu and bodaboda operators will soon be forced to hike fare due to the rise in fuel prices.
The National Chairman for Matatu Association Simon Kimutai has criticised the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) move to increase prices of petroleum products accusing the regulator of neglecting the plight of the matatu operators.
In an interview, Kimutai noted the industry is still smarting from the Covid-19 restrictions which has reduced the earnings of many operators.
He warned that the operators countrywide will soon announce new transport fares if the government will not stop the implementation of the new prices announced on Sunday.