Matatu operators hike fares after EPRA fuel price review
Matatu operators have announced fare increases following the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority’s (EPRA) latest fuel price review, passing the higher operating costs on to commuters. Matatu Owners Association (MOA) president Albert Karakacha said on October 15, 2026, members had been directed to increase fares by 10 per cent, citing rising fuel prices, vehicle maintenance […]
Matatu operators in Kenya have announced fare hikes following the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority's (EPRA) fuel price review. The operators, represented by the Matatu Owners Association (MOA), have increased fares by 10 percent, citing rising fuel prices, vehicle maintenance, and other business expenses. Some routes face steeper increases, with a 30 percent adjustment from October 19.
The fare hikes come as public transport operators grapple with rising expenses for spare parts, tyres, insurance, and vehicle maintenance, with profit margins falling significantly over the past year. The increases could also put further pressure on households already dealing with the rising cost of living.
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