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Matatu operators say passengers are the biggest hindrance to success of Michuki Rules

Kisumu Central Base Commander Jane Mbevi inspects seat belts in one of the PSVs in Kisumu on November 12, 2018. [Denish Ochieng/Standard]

Matatu crew have blamed stubborn passengers failing to tie seat belts even after PSV owners complied with rules requiring installation of the same.

"For us, we do not have a problem. Passengers are the issue," said a driver of a 14-seater matatu that plies the Nairobi - Kikuyu route 105.

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