Commuters Stranded As New Traffic Regulations Take Effect
Many passengers found themselves without transport to go to work
This was as a result of Public Service Vehicles' failure to abide by the new regulations
Those who were lucky to board matatus found themselves paying more than double the normal fares.
A spot check countrywide revealed that many matatus were out of the roads as they had not complied with the new regulations
In Nairobi's main city termini and other outlying areas, there were few matatus plying the areas as they feared being impounded.
Just a few matatus that had complied with the new regulations were seen operating.
The situation was similar nationwide with commuters in Nakuru decrying raised fares.
In Eldoret, traders lamented how the transport crisis had adversely affected their businesses
The situation was the same in Machakos where thousands of commuters could not get transport to Nairobi City
Local matatu owners association boss Peter Mutuku has called on the government to extend the dealine for the implementation of the new rules
The situation was similar in Tana River and Mombasa Counties where PSVs fares were raised by almost 100%
Transport Cabinet Secretary Engineer Michael Kamau has maintained that the deadline requiring all matatus to be fitted with digital speed governors among other requirements will not be extended.
By Maureen Murimi
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