NTSA ban on 14 seater matatus elicits wrangles between Matatu Associations

Matatu Owners Association Chairman Simon Kimutai, Secretary General Matatu owners associtaion Simon Kimotho and Mombasa County Rep Salim Barrack during a press briefing at a Nairobi hotel . [George Njunge/Standard]

A matatu lobby group has accused rival associations of colluding with the Government to drive 14-seater vehicles out of business.

National Confederation of Matatu Transporters leaders yesterday claimed Matatu Owner Association (MOA) and the Matatu Welfare Association (MWA) have supported the ban on promise that they would be allowed to operate new city commuter buses.