By Simon Saitoti
Matatu and bus fares has increased
drastically as pupils and students resume their learning ahead of the first
term for the New Year. Public transport shortage has been
noted in some parts of the country as many people return back after the festive
season. This has also been due to the resumption of students to school resulting
too many people seeking transport to various points.
Touts for both matatus and buses have
taken this as an advantage to sky-rocket their fares to get extra earnings in
their businesses. However, parents and guardians have amicably complained and termed
this act as inconsiderate of the challenge they are facing already of raising
school fees and other expenses. “It’s too unfortunate that fare has gone up at
a time we as parents are struggling to get school fees for our children,” says
Mrs. Mary Wahome, a business woman in Kitengela.
On the other hand drivers and touts
have tremendously supported their actions. Just like any other business, this
is a period when their business thrives and they should not overlook such an
opportunity. “After school reopens, people travelling will be very few and this
sometimes results to a loss in our business so we are forced to hike the fares
at a time like this to cover up for such times,” says Wawesh, a matatu tout operating from Kitengela to Isinya
and Kajiado.
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