12 matatu saccos risk losing their licenses over high fares which have stirred up a storm in the South Rift region.
National Transport Safety Authority (NTSA) has given the matatus one week to regularise their fares or have their licenses withdrawn.
The vehicles operate in Bomet, Narok and Kericho counties.
The saccos were accused of hiking fares by over 200 per cent.
“It has been made very clear by the various stakeholders that the fares being charged on local roads by public service vehicle operators are unreasonably high and exploitative, they must be brought down as a matter of priority," Bomet Deputy County Commissioner Henry Metto stated.
“We have formed a committee of 15 members comprising of various stakeholders to address the issue and ensure the fares are reduced.
"The team is expected to table the report on Tuesday next week,” remarked Isaac Silali, NTSA deputy regional manager in charge of the South Rift.
He disclosed that it was the first time a row over fares in the region was being reported to the agency since the matatu crackdown was effected in November last year.
They were speaking during a meeting between the matatu operators and representatives of commuters.
NTSA waded into the row following complaints from members of the public alleging that matatu operators had adopted exorbitant fares.
