Nairobi's traffic snarlups brought about by the construction of the JKIA-Westlands Expressway is proving to be a boon for boda boda operators who have increased prices. The construction of the expressway has caused major disruptions on the busy Mombasa road and Waiyaki forcing many commuters to opt for boda bodas in order to save on time. With demand for the boda bodas on the rise, prices along the affected area has shot up. Moses Wanyama who operates a boda boda in Syokimau, says he used to get few trips to the Nairobi CBD and used to charge a maximum of Sh500, but with the traffic jams, the least he can charge is Sh800. The 27-kilometre Express way is set to be complete by end of 2021, giving boda boda operators more time to rake in profits..

Source: The Star June 09, 2021 00:56 UTC