The tariff adjustments, according to the Association’s chairperson Albert Karakacha, are intended to provide a buffer for investors in the transportation industry who are directly impacted by pump costs.
Depending on their routes and the matatu saccos they use, Nairobi commuters will need to pay an additional Ksh10 to Ksh30 over and above the regular fares.
Ummoiner, Dandora Usafiri, Nawaku, Eastleigh Service Commuters, Kayoline, Embassava, Baba Dogo, Kani Sacco, Utimo, and Forward Travellers Saccos are a few of the listed Nairobi routes.
The cost of their regular fares will increase by between Ksh20 and Ksh50 for those who live in Metropolis towns like Kajiado, Machakos, Kiambu, and Murang’a. These towns are served by a variety of matatus that travel those routes, including Rembo, Naekana, Kijabe Line, and Lira Sacco, among others.
The cost of travel in the Coast region between Mombasa, Voi, Ukunda, Malindi, Kilifi, Lamu, Tana River, and Wundayi will increase by between Sh30 and Sh70 from what it has been in the past.
Travelers in the Nyanza area who commute between Nairobi, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, and Kisii towns would need to pay an additional Ksh100 to Ksh200 on top of the regular costs.
Carrying an extra Ksh100 to Ksh200 in your pocket will help you pay for your trips between the cities of Bomet, Kericho, Narok, Kapenguria, Baringo, Eldoret, Nakuru, and Kapsabet in the Rift Valley.
The prices have increased by at least Ksh150 in the Central area, which includes the counties of Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyahururu, Kirinyaga, and Murang’a.
The MOA’s modifications have disproportionately affected commuters in the Western circuit, which encompasses Bungoma, Busia, Mumia, and Kakamega cities. They would have to pay Ksh200–Ksh300 more than they do now.
In addition to the increase in fuel prices, MOA claims that other factors contributing to the pricing adjustment include an increase in operational costs such as the price of replacement parts and loan interest.
