Matatu fares to increase by 20% after fuel price hike

Matatu fares to increase by 20%: The Matatu Operators Association said commuters should brace for higher fares. Fares are expected to rise by 20% in the coming days.

Speaking in the city of Meru, Jimal Ibrahim, president of the Matatu Operators Association, said that, unfortunately, Kenyans are suffering from high living costs while prices are rising.

He said Matatu operators were also looking for a living, and the recent rise in fuel prices made the hikes necessary. He called on the government to crack down on unscrupulous dealers who sell fuel at higher prices than the government recommends.
Matatu Owners Meru County chairmen said they agreed with the association that as fuel prices rose, fares for all SACCOs Matatus..
Mwiti said some operators could not service their vehicle loans, resulting in their matatus losses and loan rejections.