Tag: Public Transport
The one-sided pact that messed up Nairobi’s public transport
For the past one week, we have been talking about the lopsided contract that Kenya signed to build and run the Standard...
Streamline public transport
Of the commendable efforts made over the years to improve public transport across the country, transport savings and credit societies had been...
Sort out the public transport mess
Since time immemorial, entrepreneurs have been turning problems into opportunities.
Kenyans should be able to leverage on her problems...
CS Matiang’i Warns of Looming Painful Changes in Public Transport
CS Fred Matiang'i on Thursday warned Kenyans to brave up for looming painful changes in public transport.
The Interior Ministry boss indicated...
Don’t expand roads, build trains: Rail travel cure for public transport...
How can Kenyan towns move large numbers of people efficiently, rapidly, cost-effectively and in relative comfort at all times?
This is the question that policymakers,...
Travelers Stranded as Matatu Sacco Pulls Out Vehicles for Safety Check
Public transport along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway was temporarily disrupted after one of the main matatu operators pulled out their vehicles from the route for...
No Law to Force Matatu’s to Screen Passengers
There is no law in place to force Matatu operators to screen passengers and luggage. Lawyer Ndung'u Wainaina says the government should first come...
Tracking Firm Eyes Boda Boda Millions
Increased cases of motorcycle theft have opened a business opportunity for Strack Kenya, a vehicle tracking company that is targeting thousands of people who...
Pimped-Out PSV, Then Kenya is the Only Place to be
Talk of a pimped-out public transport system, then Kenya is the only place to be.
These mini-buses with creative graffiti, loud music thundering through their...
Transporters Step Up
Public transport stakeholders will meet this week to review the implementation of new regulations, which some operators want suspended.
Matatu operators in the Mount Kenya...
State To Ban Goods on Vehicle Rooftops
The Government is considering banning PSV carrying goods on the rooftops. The ban is part of safety enhancement in the public transport sector aimed...
Transport: Bringing Order Where There is Chaos
The two main headaches on Kenyan roads are traffic accidents and chaotic public transport. However, some headway has been made in sorting out the...
A swoop on Probox cars and Boda bodas violating traffic laws.
Traffic police in Embu yesterday carried out a swoop on Probox cars and boda bodas violating traffic laws. More than 40 Proboxes and 40...
More tips to Save on Fuel Consumption
More tips on what we can all do to save some money in this hard economic times, especially with the fuel prices rising steadily instead of our economy,...
