×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands of Readers
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Nakuru's matatu hostesses brings sanity and beauty to chaotic industry

Customer care attendants at the Nakuru Prestige Shuttles offices on March 22. [Harun Wathari, Standard]

The matatu industry is known for chaos. But Prestige Shuttles staff in Nakuru are changing this. With crew of customer care desk comprising women, the operator is redefining the sub-sector.

Clad in red dresses and headgear mimicking air hostesses, young and educated women are seeking to make the chaotic matatu industry appealing to passengers.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Unlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans Today
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in