Hundreds of commuters were left stranded on Monday, May 18, across bus stages in Nairobi after public transport vehicles strike took effect, paralysing movement to and from the city at the start of the week.

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The strike particularly affected those travelling into the city centre in the morning for work, with thousands unable to access matatus and buses during the peak hour.

Kenyans.co.ke can confirm that many matatus, plyting major routes in the city, downed their tools as from midnight on Monday, with little to no vehicles operating.

This forced hundreds of commuters to walk long hours to work, causing inconveniences.

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The disruption followed a joint statement by the Transport Sector Alliance on Sunday, May 17, declaring a nationwide shutdown of operations in protest against the recent fuel price increase by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).

Following the announcement, different matatu saccos and organisations operating in the city announced the suspension of operations, causing panic to passengers.

Among the major organisations included are Super Metro, Latema Travellers, Metro Trans, and Forward Travellers, among others.

The saccos say they are in solidarity with the orders, apologising to their customers over the inconveniences caused.

According to the Saccos, the strike is on until further notice. During this period, their services will be suspended.

"In view of the matatu strike slated for tomorrow, we will not be in operation. We shall communicate when services will resume. Thank you," Super Metro stated in a statement on Sunday.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke