Why matatus feel threatened by new Nairobi transport plan

Isuzu East Africa's high-capacity buses specifically designed for the Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) system in Kenya. PHOTO | SALATON NJAU

Public transport in Nairobi is set to go through a transformation in a State-backed plan aimed at unlocking traffic and easing movement in the capital city. However, the matatu and taxi operators are not happy with the new changes saying they are likely to drive them out of business.

One of the key plans is by the Nairobi Metropolitan Authority (Namata) which plans to procure large capacity vehicles for use along proposed fine-node networks in the city.

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