Reprieve For Eastlands Commuters As Forward Travellers Announce Resumption Of Services

• Matatus affiliated with Forward Travellers Sacco were banned by NTSA following a fatal accident resulting in the loss of three lives
• The Sacco declared the resumption of their services on Tuesday, May 28, following a full day of suspension
• The announcement elicited varied responses from online users, with some expressing joy while others urged the matatus to adhere to traffic regulations

Eastlands commuters can breathe a sigh of relief after matatus under Forward Travellers Sacco announced the resumption of services.

The Sacco shared a post on their Facebook page announcing they have resumed their duties to Eastland commuters.

"We are back," the post read.

How did netizens react?

Some netizens from the Eastlands area expressed excitement with the announcement, while others stressed the need for the matatus to adhere to traffic regulations upon their return.

Esther wa Homes:

"Hallelujah answered prayers."

Beryl Akinyi:

"We thank God."

Awori Maria:

"Thanks, I really suffered in the morning."

Mark Mwaniki

"While you were away , we really suffered."

Titus Ndegwa:

"Do the right, learn from your past experience and we shall move forward all together."

Bilha Otunga:

"Behave now, l hope you have learned something."

Willy Msafi:

"Forward all the way welkam back."

Dave Oluoch:

"Now stop reckless driving."

Why were the matatus not operating?

On Tuesday, May 28, many commuters were left stranded after the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) banned the Eastlands-based matatus under the Sacco from operating within Nairobi.

The directive followed a tragic incident on Saturday, May 11, along Jogoo Road, resulting in the fatalities of three individuals.

The accident transpired while the vehicle was en route from Kayole to Nairobi CBD.

The ban halted the Sacco's operations, leaving many commuters who relied on the matatus for their affordability and convenience stranded.

Regular matatu users voiced frustration over the surge in fare prices, which increased to between KSh 100 and KSh 150 during peak hours, in contrast to the usual fare of approximately KSh 70.

NTSA revokes licences of long-distance PSVs

Earlier on May 3, commuters faced tough times as the NTSA cancelled licences belonging to 64 matatu Saccos.

NTSA wrote to the Kenya National Police Service (NPS) to impound any PSV operating under the revoked Saccos.

Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura Guthua, journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke

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