Kenyans travelling upcountry will have to dig deeper into their pockets after long -distance bus companies began fare increases following the latest fuel price review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).

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The fare adjustments come just two days after EPRA raised the price of super petrol by Ksh16.65 per litre and diesel by Ksh46.29 per litre, while kerosene prices remained unchanged.

The sharp increase, particularly in diesel costs, has significantly affected the transport sector, as most long-distance bus companies rely heavily on diesel for operations.

Among the first companies to announce new fares is Transline Classic , which issued a public notice on Friday, May 15, informing passengers of revised charges on selected routes effective immediately.

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Under the new rates, passengers travelling between Nairobi and Upcountry destinations through Narok will now pay Ksh1,700 for both Nairobi-Upcountry and Upcountry-Nairobi trips.

Passengers using the Kisii to Kisumu route will pay Ksh700, while those travelling between Kisii and Nakuru will part with Ksh1,000.

Bus companies have noted that the fare adjustments are necessary to cushion them against rising operational expenses due to rising fuel prices.

Transporters have also cited increased maintenance costs, spare parts prices, and inflationary pressures as additional burdens affecting the industry.

The latest fare hikes are expected to affect thousands of Kenyans planning to travel to their rural homes, especially on weekends and during the upcoming holiday periods.

Meanwhile, the latest price hikes by Transline Classic come just hours after the Public Service Vehicle (PSV) operators in Nairobi announced immediate fare hikes by 50 per cent.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke