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Matatus at Kakamega-Eldoret bus stage in Kakamega town. The sector operates in an environment with little regulation or price control. [File, Standard]
The Matatu Owners Association has directed its members to increase fares by up to 50 per cent following a fuel price review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) that pushed up the cost of diesel and petrol by Sh46.29 and Sh16.65 respectively.
The operators have also threatened to down their tools on Monday, May 18, and block major roads in protest against the increases.
The development comes as commuters across the country reported fare hikes of up to Sh50 following EPRA’s latest review, which saw diesel prices rise to historic highs.
