As the Easter holiday approaches, the Matatu Owners Association has come forward with an important announcement regarding travel fares and road safety.
On Wednesday, April 16, the Association’s Chairman, Albert Karakacha, confirmed that passengers should not expect any increase in matatu fares during the festive season, which traditionally sees a rise in travel costs.
Karakacha explained that the association had already held discussions with its members to ensure that matatu fares remain stable during the Easter period.
“We are fully aware that many Kenyans will be traveling upcountry this week for Good Friday and Easter Monday.
We have held broad consultations with our members regarding fare prices, and we have agreed that we will not follow the usual pattern of increasing fares,” he stated.
In addition to addressing fare concerns, Karakacha emphasized that the Matatu Owners Association is also focusing on road safety during this busy travel period.
He mentioned that they had reached out to passengers, matatu conductors, drivers, and the various Saccos to ensure that everyone is on high alert regarding safety on the roads.
He encouraged matatu drivers to be extra careful while transporting passengers and urged the public to speak out against any reckless behavior by drivers or conductors. “We have instructed all our drivers to drive responsibly and avoid unnecessary speeding.
We are also calling on passengers to be alert and report any cases of reckless driving. If you spot a speeding vehicle, please take pictures and report the incident to the nearest police station,” Karakacha advised.
He further stated that the Association is committed to protecting passengers and reducing road-related incidents, especially during high-traffic seasons like Easter.
According to him, these efforts are part of a broader plan to ensure the safety and well-being of all passengers using public transport.
Meanwhile, on April 15, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) announced that it had launched a nationwide crackdown on drivers who violate road safety regulations.
This is part of the government’s effort to improve road safety ahead of the Easter celebrations.
Khatib Mwashetani, the Chairperson of NTSA, stated that the authority would deploy officers across various roads in the country to monitor driver behavior and vehicle compliance.
“We want to make sure all Kenyans follow traffic rules.
Our officers will be on the ground to check for things like drunk driving and vehicles without functioning speed governors,” he explained.
Mwashetani further warned drivers against getting behind the wheel while intoxicated. “If you know you are likely to drink, do not drive.
Also, if your vehicle doesn’t have a speed governor, it’s your responsibility to have one installed,” he warned.
Both the Matatu Owners Association and NTSA have made it clear that their focus this Easter is on protecting passengers and making the roads safer for everyone.
The message to both drivers and passengers is simple: drive carefully, follow traffic rules, and speak up against dangerous behavior.
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