Will Bus Rapid Transport answer Nairobi jam question?

KENHA officials mark the lane on Thika Super Highway designated for Bus Rapid Transport. [Jenipher Wachie, Standard]

After five decades in control of the public transport system, matatu operators are facing one of the toughest challenges yet with the expected entry of the Government in the lucrative industry.

The Saturday Standard understands that what began as a stop-gap measure by the State to ‘aid’ commuters by introducing National Youth Service (NYS) vehicles, will be a fully fledged Government bus service in three weeks.