Pain for commuters as matatus, boda bodas hike fares

A spot check by Capital Business shows several matatu Saccos in Nairobi have increased fares, with some commuters reporting near-doubling of charges on key routes. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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Commuters across Kenya are facing increased public transport fares as matatus and boda bodas pass on the costs of a recent fuel price hike.

Fares on key Nairobi routes have seen increases of up to Sh50, with some passengers paying nearly double their usual rate.
Matatu Saccos and long-distance bus operators like ENA Coach and Transline have revised their pricing, with Nairobi-Mombasa routes now costing Sh2,000.
The fare hikes follow a significant rise in fuel prices by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), with super petrol increasing by Sh28.69 per litre and diesel by Sh40.30 per litre.