A section of Nakuru Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) operators want more time to implement the cashless fare payment system being spearheaded by the government.
Addressing the media in Nakuru town on Monday, South Rift PSVs chairman Stephen Muli said they need more time to have the cashless gadgets.
Muli said that the gadgets are expensive and that giving them more time will help them acquire them.
“We are not against the cashless fare system but we need more time to implement, these gadgets are expensive and might take time to have them on,” said Muli.
He further added that they will also need time to educate and sensitise matatu crew on the same technology.
Meanwhile, the chairman urged the Nakuru County government to boost security along the Nakuru-Nairobi highway.
The official further decried rising cases of insecurity targeting long distance vehicles.
“I want to ask the county security officials to put in place security measures and curb crime rampant on the highway, we are losing lives and property,” added Muli.
The chairman further said that PSV operators are ready to work with security enforcers in order to ensure safety of motorists and pedestrians.
Motorists, especially truck drivers along the highway have been complaining of being hijacked and robbed by unknown people.