Matatu is the most common and affordable form of transportation which makes it a suitable option for the majority of the residents in Kisumu.
The industry, however, works really well during daytime, but when it comes to late hours, something looks to be wrong.
In Kisumu, there has been a predominant decrease in the reliance on the mode of transport from 8:00pm.
Most people who rely on matatus transport have complained of being mistreated by the operators.
During late rush hours, it’s common to see matatus full of passengers branching to petrol stations for fueling. However, not just fueling occurs there. It’s the time when drivers and touts share what they got during the day.
What follows is the creation of a stuffy and warm environment inside matatus that makes some passengers look like they will collapse.
In most cases, passengers are made to wait for a long period at the gas station as the operators share their spoils, and balance their workbook.
Majority of the residents who leave town late now prefer motorbikes to take them home.
They fear being packed in the petrol stations which is not as well a recommended place to stay.
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