On Monday morning Nairobi commuters were forced to walk to their places of work or part with overpriced fares following the taking effect of Michuki Rules
The few PSV’s which were available were charging double or triple the fare after most of Matatu’s made good of their treat to remove their services
For instance, Commuters from Dolhom to CBD would pay sh.50 but were being asked to pay sh.100 while those from Pipeline to CBD paid sh.200 instead of sh.100.
Commuters from Pangani were paying sh.80 as opposed to the normal sh.20 on a distance of about 5Kms
Those travelling from Githurai were paying sh.250 while those from Kasarani paid sh.200 to town CBD.
Other matatu stages had no single vehicle during the early morning rush hour.
There were also fears that the situation could get worse
Chatter on social media
Githurai no transport, those operating charging between kshs 150 to 200. By @GhettoRadio895 reporter #LiveMtaani Githurai #Brekko #GhettoRadioNews pic.twitter.com/Jsy2l1rLbH
— MUHANDO (@nicmuhando) November 12, 2018
Billions and billions and billions of people taking the train #MatatuStrike #MatatuCrackdown pic.twitter.com/JpVG548mgF
— Droid (@droid254) November 12, 2018
With or without the #MichukiRules please be safe. For your country, family and most importantly for yourself because you have a role to play in the development of those around you and this society.
Have a blessed day ahead #MondayMotivaton #AgnesKagureFoundation
— Agnes Kagure (@itsagneskagure) November 12, 2018
The licences of matatu saccos who are off road today should be revoked in my view. It's a testimony that they are not roadworthy via @AKabelo #CofekCares #MichukiRules
— Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) (@Cofek_Africa) November 12, 2018
I believe SPEED Kills, not ART@KoinangeJeff@HamoProf #jeffandhamoonhot#MichukiRules #Michuki #SOMC pic.twitter.com/cpMIwt1jTt
— Kelvins Spencer (@Spencerblogger) November 12, 2018
Rules should and must be followed.. We have lost too many people to listen anymore…tutatembea tu after all ni tizi..#MichukiRules
— Ananda (@GeeShish) November 12, 2018
https://twitter.com/Dmarigiri_/status/1061834899970240512
Sometimes we make some sacrifices for the good of the nation, putting sanity into the system has a price, and we are willing to pay this first, #MichukiRules pic.twitter.com/s6aDfD1Da4
— Sir Henry O. jnr (@JuniorOindo) November 12, 2018
