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Situation at the Roysambu stage, Thika Road. [Cosmas Mwongela, Standard]
Thousands of commuters across the country were stranded Monday, May 18 after matatu operators made good on their threat to paralyse public transport services in protest against soaring fuel prices.
The strike, which disrupted movement in major towns and highways, saw most matatus keep off the roads as transport sector players intensified pressure on the government to lower fuel costs.
Apart from matatus, ride-hailing services, boda boda operators, trucks and other cargo transport companies also stayed off the roads as the industrial action gained momentum.
