Popular Nairobi commuter bus company Super Metro has announced plans to reduce passenger fares after the government agreed to temporarily lower diesel prices by Ksh10 per litre following a crippling nationwide transport strike.
The agreement came after two days of disruption that paralysed movement across several towns and cities, leaving thousands of commuters stranded and businesses counting losses as Public Service Vehicle (PSV) operators suspended services in protest over soaring fuel prices.
Transport operations were severely affected during the strike, with many Kenyans forced to walk long distances to work while others struggled to secure alternative transport amid skyrocketing fare prices.
Speaking shortly after negotiations between PSV operators and government representatives on Tuesday, May 19, Super Metro Chairperson Nelson Mwangi Nduki thanked stakeholders for remaining patient during the standoff.
“Thank you very much to all our stakeholders, our investors, drivers, conductors, managers, route marshals, inspectors, and our valued passengers, for your unwavering support and patience during the two-day strike period,” Nduki said.
According to the Sacco boss, operators had pushed for a much steeper reduction in diesel prices in a bid to cushion both transport providers and ordinary Kenyans from the rising cost of living.
“We made deliberate efforts to engage the government with the aim of reducing diesel prices by Ksh40 to ease the burden on Kenyans,” he explained.
Although the talks did not fully meet the operators’ demands, Nduki described the agreement as a step in the right direction.
“While this has been a challenging process, we have successfully secured a reduction of Ksh10 per litre, with the expectation of a further Ksh10 reduction in the coming week,” he added.
Following the breakthrough, Super Metro confirmed it had suspended the strike and resumed normal operations across all routes.
The company further revealed that commuters could soon begin enjoying lower fares as fuel costs ease.
“We will also review our fares in line with the fuel price reduction to ensure our passengers benefit accordingly,” Nduki stated, while insisting that PSV operators would continue engaging the government on long-term fuel pricing solutions.
The development is expected to bring relief to thousands of daily commuters who have faced rising transport costs in recent months as fuel prices continue to put pressure on the country’s transport sector and overall economy.
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