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Matatu operators want cashless fare system postponed

NAKURU, KENYA: Matatu owners in Nakuru have asked the Transport Cabinet Secretary Michael Kamau to suspend the implementation of the cashless fare payment system set to be adopted by all Public Service Vehicles (PSV) and address their concerns first.

Citing lack of public awareness, high cost of the new equipment among other impediments, the owners said they are already reading mischief in the speed with which the government is using police crack downs in Nairobi to push for compliance.

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