All nine public transport corridors in Nairobi were represented, including Thika Road, Mombasa Road, Outering Road, Waiyaki Way, Ngong Road, Eastlands and others.
"We hope the partnerships between matatu owners and The Standard Group foster positive image on the industry. Anything that comes out through the media is always negative about matatus. The partnership will give us a platform where we can tell our true stories and address any emerging issues as they arise," said Mr Munyui.
Matatu owners also hope to, through the partnership, meet stakeholders in the transport industry so they can present their grievances that they claim often go unaddressed.
"The Expressway, for instance, was built without consulting the matatu industry players, and the roads were narrowed and bus stops shifted- some even removed," said Christopher Muia, the chairperson MOA, Nairobi.
DT Dobie expressed willingness to give matatu owners irresistible deals, including vehicles that will provide improved fuel efficiency and more engine power. They also offered to give free training to drivers upon purchase of the buses.
The weekly bus tours are ongoing, targeting different groups of potential customers, where they will be visiting different assembling plants. The Standard Group will also introduce the matatu owners to financial institutions ready to help them purchase new vehicles for their businesses.