For a majority of Kenyans who use public transport, they had to part with double the normal price they used to pay to get from one point to the other. Public transport vehicles were directed to implement social distancing measures where 14-seater vehicles were required to carry 8 people. Over 90 per cent of the country’s population depends on public transport with more than 60,000 licensed public service vehicles. Majority of Kenyans will continue digging deeper to move from one point to another as public service operators dismiss any chances of bringing fares down. Transporters have reported low business during this Christmas season when traditionally, demand for road transport is always high as Kenyans travel upcountry and to the Coast for festivities.

Source: The Star December 28, 2020 07:07 UTC