A Super Metro bus was torched on Monday, September 1, along Thika Superhighway after allegedly knocking down and killing a bodaboda rider. Irate operators reportedly set the bus ablaze, causing significant traffic disruption.

• The bus was burnt beyond reasonable repair, but no further injuries were reported.
• The incident occurred after the bus allegedly struck a bodaboda rider near Burudani area, leading to a large gathering of operators.
• This marks the second high-profile bus torching by bodaboda operators in less than a month, following a similar incident on August 7 involving a City Shuttle bus along Jogoo Road.
• Another Super Metro bus also caught fire on August 6 along Naivasha Road, making this the Sacco's second fire incident in a short period.