The Ministry of transport is open to many options and ideas ever since they saw the gap after the matatu CBD ban that failed for valid reasons.
The need for an alternative and means that will be effective and efficient for Kenyans.
For many reasons, countries, ban cars either for climate and environmental related issues as well as to keep the cities at their best.
The business insider indicates that currently, there are more than 13 cities that have either banned cars or are yet to implement the policy.
Should Kenya ban all cars from their city centers? To ban the private cars from cities has become an unavoidable trend worldwide and maybe Kenya might be the next.
As it marks the festive season, Kenyans have noted that the streets are clear and have linked this to the fact that most private cars are out of town.
A section of Kenyans had earlier suggested that instead of banning public transport, the opposite should be done.
The ban on private cars which according to them contributes more to the traffic snarl up /congestion.
In the efforts by the government to decongest the city, a proper plan should be put in place to ensure that the system satisfies the transport needs of the common ‘mwananchi’.
Kenyans should also be willing to take up the debate and air their views on what will work for them.
Some countries will have biking and walking as their alternative modes of transport within the cities whereas others will simply have a public transportation system that will reduce the use of cars which are said to be polluting the environment.
Most of the cities world wide are going car free and this is said to be effective and workable for most countries. Have a look at this; as indicated on the business insider.
- Just like Paris, the mayor of London says the city will ban diesel cars by 2020.
- Brussels, Belgium features the largest car-free area in Europe.
Do you think Kenya should ban cars from major city centers?