5 Offences passengers will be charged with in the new crackdown

Matatu crackdown that started this Monday morning, November 12, has left commuters stranded.

CS Fred Matiangí said there will be no turning back in the quest to restore sanity on the roads.

It will be the return of the “Michuki rules”, which appear to have been abandoned, causing the country to slide back to the rogue days on the roads.

But what exactly does the return of Michuki rules mean to commuters? 

• Everyone is expected to only board or alight at designated bus stops.
• Passengers also risk arrest if they board an already full vehicle.
• The ministry has also directed the arrest of all unrecognized persons manning bus stops since they lead to the spike of crimes in the country and will attract a fine of Ksh5,000.
• Passengers should wear seat belts every time a vehicle they are boarding is in motion. 
• Passengers who do not pay fair for the ride (stealing a ride).

Matiang'i on Sunday released an enforcement checklist that will be used during the matatu crackdown on Monday.

The list will be used to check on four-item categories namely; drivers/ riders, conductors, passengers and motor vehicles offenses.

DRIVERS/ RIDERS & CONDUCTORS 

PASSENGERS & MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENCES 

In September, the high court legalized instant fines on minor transport offenses such as Ksh5,000 for driving vehicles on footpaths and Ksh500 for failure to wear seat belts while the vehicle is in motion.

CS Fred Matiangí and his Transport counterpart James Macharia announced the enforcement of the rules popularly known as Michuki rules as part of efforts to bring sanity in roads.