Matatu operators announce fare hikes as Fuel prices surge
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 15 — Matatu operators have announced immediate fare increases following a sharp rise in fuel prices, setting the stage for higher transport costs for commuters across the country.
Matatu owners’ association boss Albert Karakacha said operators would raise fares in response to the latest adjustments announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), citing the impact of rising fuel costs on public transport operations.
Karakacha said operators would pass the additional costs on to passengers, warning that the latest fuel price increase had added to the financial strain on an industry already grappling with high operating costs.
