The busy Nairobi country bus stage. [Photo/kenyayote.co.ke]
Passengers traveling back to Nairobi from up-country after the festive season will have to dig dipper into their pockets as most transportcompanies remain adamant about hiked fares.
A spot check by Channel One indicates that those currently traveling from Nairobi to up-country are however getting a relief with reduced fares for the next few days.
During the start of the festive season, Nairobi residents thronged bus stations across the city as they made their way to various despite hiked fares.
With the festive season coming to an end, many have started making the journey back to the city and as expected, transport companies have once again hiked fares.
With the Standard Gauge Railway Trains having been fully booked up to 5th January, many passengers headed back to Nairobi from the Coast via road have been forced to cancel their trip back this week due to the hiked fares.
Passengers who must travel back are paying bus fare of between Sh2,000 and Sh1,600.