PREMIUM Controlling matatu fares a bad idea, MPs warn House Committee argues that passing the National Transport and Safety Authority Bill would create more problems. News Just now

Photo credit: Dennis Onsongo| Nation Media Group The committee also pointed out that implementing price controls in the public service transport sector will conflict with international and regional agreements that Kenya is party to In its report, the committee observed that the predominant market players in public transport are private investors organized as Saccos, companies or individuals.

Photo credit: Dennis Onsongo | Nation Media Group The Federation of Public Transport Sector has also opposed the Bill, saying in order to regulate fares, the government requires policy, legislative, regulatory and institutional frameworks to be able to provide a controlled fare regime that is based on correct cost parameters.

Article A parliamentary committee has warned that regulating fares imposed by public transport vehicles could pose administrative and compliance challenges, and has therefore urged the House to reject the Bill in its entirety.