Tag: Matatu
PSV Fare Hikes Outpace Fuel Costs as Lobby Warns of Commuter Exploitation
Public transport fares on key routes are rising far beyond the actual increase in fuel costs, with a taxpayers’...
NTSA Issues Back-to-School Transport Safety Advisory Ahead of April 27 Reopening
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued a nationwide advisory urging schools to strictly follow transport safety...
Here’s the Simple Reason Why Electric Buses Raised the Fares
Commuters in Nairobi were surprised when electric buses increased fares after the latest fuel price review, even though the...
Outcry Over Alleged Sh4.8 Billion Substandard Fuel as Integrity Coalition Demands Accountability
A coalition of governance and anti-corruption organisations operating under the National Integrity Alliance (NIA) has raised alarm over allegations...
KURA Moves to Launch BRT Line 5 as Outer Ring Road Upgrade Enters Implementation Phase
The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has officially moved the Outer Ring Road Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Line 5...
March 24, 2025: Nairobi Commuters Struggle as Matatu Strike Resumes Amid Boda Boda Attacks
Nairobi commuters faced severe disruptions Monday morning as matatu operators resumed their strike, defying an earlier decision to pause...
Planned Matatu Strike Suspended After Talks With Security Agencies
A planned nationwide matatu strike set for Monday, February 2, 2026, has been called off following consultations between transport...
NTSA Temporarily Lifts Suspension on 263 Naekana Vehicles, 128 Still Grounded
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has temporarily reinstated operations for 263 vehicles belonging to Naekana Route 134...
NTSA Suspends Multiple PSV Operators Over Safety Violations
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has suspended several public service vehicle (PSV) operators after citing serious safety...
Kenya Launches First Electric Matatu Pilot on Intercity Routes
Kenya has taken a significant step towards greener public transport by introducing its first pilot program for electric matatus...
Nairobi BRT Project Gets Fresh Sh300M Funding as Government Pushes Revival
The long-delayed Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in Nairobi has received a new injection of Sh300 million in the...
March 20, 2025: Matatu Federation Condemns NTSA Suspension of Super Metro Sacco
The Matatu and Bodaboda Operators Federation has criticised the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) for revoking Super Metro...
