This is why proboxes in Kenya will not know peace

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Dr.Eng.Karanja Kibicho (CBS), Principal Secretary, State Department of Interior

Unarguably its been a hectic day for both travelers and matatu operators that has seen both retreat and reunion in play within one day.

The Interior PS also lauded the federation for their commitment to abide by the traffic laws, adding that a transport consultative forum will be formed within one week to look into areas that need review and fresh approach.

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“We met with leaders of the Federation of Public Transport Operators regarding the ongoing crackdown to improve road safety. I assured them that we’re focusing not just on matatus but the whole public transport sector. They agreed to support the Government in this endeavor,” said Kibicho.

“We have also heard of cartels in the sector and are committed in the next couple of days to clean the stages of these cartels.”

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He added that the federation had also brought to their attention the unregulated movement of passengers in proboxes, not subjected to the rules and promised to enforce the ban against illegitimate sector players.

By now we have established that a probox is not your ordinary car.

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We have seen it in action, carrying everyone and everything. I mean this is a car that has the same capacity as a small bus.

There is a consensus that Toyota Probox destroys your image but builds your business.

It is said Probox drivers often hurtle down the road with little regard for other road users. They do not even respect other more powerful makes and that why you will find a Probox driver tailgating and flashing German vehicle to speed up in an obviously dangerous section of the road.

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It has not helped matters that miraa traders have now adopted the Probox as their vehicle of choice.

The matatu operators had today called for a countrywide strike over the reinstatement of Michuki rules by the government but have however called off a strike and promised to get back on roads as soon as possible.

The Federation of Public Transport Operators further apologized to commuters and pledged to comply with the rule of law.

Do you think the proboxes will go away anytime soon?

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