Albert Karakacha, chairperson of the Matatu Owners Association (MOA), has announced that bus fares across the country will shortly reduce by up to 10%.
Karakacha, who was quoted by the Star on Monday, said the rate drop was intended to help Kenyans despite changes in gasoline prices.
He revealed that they are consulting with their members across the country to facilitate the process.
So far, the MOA chairwoman stated that they have communicated with their members in Mombasa, Nairobi, Central, and Western Kenya.
“If a passenger used to pay Sh100 for a journey he/she will now get a reprieve of between Sh10 and Sh20.”
To ensure that drivers and matatu owners are adhering to the fare drop, he said they will be monitoring the same through the MOA grassroot leadership.
While appreciating the government’s move to lower fuel prices, Karakacha urged them to also ensure that the prices of spare parts and tyres are lowered.
He complained that they are still subjected to high prices in the occasion that they need to get vehicle spare parts and new tyres.
“We appreciate what President William Ruto is doing but going forward, he needs to talk to the people selling spare parts and tyres because they are still expensive,” he said.
