×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Stay Informed, Even Offline
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Fewer Kenyans traveling upcountry for Christmas, cite economic difficulties

There were more buses at the Machakos Country Bus, Nairobi on Friday December 23, 2016 compared to past festive periods. PHOTO: BONIFACE OKENDO/STANDARD

NAIROBI: Passengers traveling from Nairobi to other parts of the country are paying double the normal fares on many routes after matatu shuttle and bus operators hiked their charges.

It appears the high fares scared many people from traveling because a spot check by The Standard revealed that there were less people at the popular Machakos bus station.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access
  • 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