Tahmeed Express has suspended the transportation of used bedding on its buses following a bedbug infestation that affected passengers travelling on the Mombasa-Nairobi route.

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The bus company announced the measure after passengers reportedly complained of being bitten by bedbugs while on board.

In a notice issued on Tuesday, August 18, the company confirmed the incident, stating that the affected bus was found to have a bedbug infestation on July 17, 2026.

According to the company, it immediately transferred all passengers to another bus and grounded the affected vehicle.

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"Dear Valued Customers, We acknowledge the videos circulating online regarding bus KCR 615. On July 17 2026, we identified a bedbug infestation on KCR 615. We acted at once," the company stated.

"We moved all passengers to another bus to ensure your safety and comfort. We grounded KCR 615 and removed all seats. We thoroughly sprayed and fumigated the entire bus to eliminate all bedbugs," it added.

Tahmeed said the bus was cleared to resume operations only after confirming it was pest-free.

Following the incident, the company said it has stopped carrying used bedding on all routes, saying the move is intended to prevent re-infestation.

"We stopped carrying used bedding on all routes to prevent re-infestation," the bus company announced.

At the same time, it has now increased fumigation intervals across its fleet as part of measures aimed at preventing similar incidents.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke