Michuki rules seemingly will take over the roads. For those who thought it was joke felt the pain as they were forced to walk to their various work places.
With Dr. Matiang’i’s reinforcement the situation was work. If your boss hates you this will be among the reasons that he will even send you packing because most people reported to work very late.
The trend is said to continue as until most matatus obey the rules. But the rules are even tough to passengers which have kept everyone on the look.
Some of the exorbitant fare charges as established by https://t.co/LX8yGYhWgv include Umoja to CBD Ksh350, Rongai to CBD Ksh300, Kangemi CBD Ksh100 and Donholm to Mlolongo Ksh350. Mention any outrageously high fare, you've paid today.#MichukiRules #MatatuCrackdown pic.twitter.com/hE6zFkwn5P
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Some matatus will be forced to remain off the roads longer following a shortage of speed governors in the market.
Mechanics at various garages have said that speed governors are out of stock following a high demand from public service vehicle operators who are on a last minute rush to comply with the re-introduced ‘Michuki rules.’
According to the mechanics, the last batch of the speed regulators was brought into the country on Friday last week, and the next one is expected on Wednesday, November 14.
Billions and billions and billions of people taking the train #MatatuStrike #MatatuCrackdown pic.twitter.com/JpVG548mgF
— Droid (@droid254) November 12, 2018
The government has announced that beginning Monday, November 12 public service vehicles will not be allowed on the roads without speed governors, safety belts, a bold yellow line among other requirements.
At the same time, all PSV drivers and conductors are required to wear uniforms and PSV badges as prescribed by law as well as prominently display their photos as prescribed by law.
Failure to fit the prescribed speed governors will attract a fine of Ksh.10,000, while vehicles without seat belts will be penalised Ksh.10,000 for every seat that doesn’t have a seat belt or if the the seat belts are not of the proper standard.
“Effective Monday, 12th November 2018, any PSV vehicle, drivers, SACCOs/Transport companies, passengers and other relevant parties that fail to comply with the provisions of the NTSA Act and the Traffic Act will be firmly dealt with in accordance with the law,” said the government in a statement.
Travellers across the country were Monday morning left stranded as matatu operators kept off the roads to protest the re-introduction of ‘Michuki’ traffic rules. They claim they will only return to work after their grievances have been addressed.