Commuter bus giant Super Metro has announced plans to review its fares downwards after the government agreed to reduce diesel prices by KSh10 per litre, with a further KSh10 reduction expected next week.
The announcement comes hours after a two-day nationwide strike by Public Service Vehicle (PSV) operators brought transport to a near standstill in major towns, leaving thousands of Kenyans stranded and forcing many to walk long distances to work and home.
In a statement issued on Tuesday afternoon, Super Metro Chairperson Nelson Mwangi Nduki thanked passengers, drivers, conductors, and other stakeholders for their patience during the disruptive industrial action.
“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,” said Nduki.
He revealed that transport operators had engaged the government demanding a more substantial reduction of up to KSh40 per litre in diesel prices to cushion both operators and commuters from the high cost of fuel.
“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,” Nduki added.
Following the agreement, Super Metro has called off the strike and resumed normal operations across all its routes with immediate effect.The company further assured commuters that they will directly benefit from the fuel price relief.
“We will also review our fares in line with the fuel price reduction to ensure our passengers benefit accordingly,” Nduki stated.
The development is expected to bring much-needed relief to daily commuters who rely on Super Metro services, particularly along key routes such as Kikuyu, Thika, Juja, Ngong, Kitengela, and other satellite towns serving Nairobi.
The strike had highlighted the acute pressure high fuel prices continue to exert on the transport sector and ordinary Kenyans. Industry players have promised to maintain dialogue with the government on sustainable fuel pricing measures. Passengers have been advised to expect adjusted fares in the coming days as the company finalises its review.