After Kenya enforced new laws to regulate the Matatu Sector a few years back, it is now relatively safe to travel in the matatus. One thing one should know about matatus is that the cost is normally not regulated, fares are easily hiked during rush hours or when it is raining.

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Matatus also have the habit of passing through unfamiliar routes or ‘panya roads’ to escape traffic. If you are unfamiliar with the area you might end up getting lost. Another notorious habit associated with them is pick pocketing, use of abusive language and one being hurriedly ushered in or out.

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Those who feel they cannot tolerate these evils would rather take a taxi which is usually very expensive or the bigger capacity buses which are deemed slower.

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The government is looking forwards to eliminating these small capacity vehicle and advocate the more sane and branded buses like Citti hopa, Kenya Bus, Double M and most recent Smart Bus.

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