Hundreds of passengers across various bus termini have been left stranded despite President Uhuru Kenyatta lifting travel restrictions within the country.
Few Public Service Vehicles (PSV) have so far complied with the protocols provided by the Ministry of Health, leaving passengers stranded.
In Nakuru, a number of people who were up early to travel to Nairobi are still yet to embark on their journey with most of the Sacco's yet to resume operations.
Manager of Mololine Shuttle in Nakuru, Esther urged passengers to give them more time to meet the government's guidelines.
"We were happy after the President eased the restrictions but again it's a challenge because the vehicles have been parked for four months, they need services and documentation.
"We got passengers as early as four but it's a challenge because we have not met what the president announced and we have to comply," she explained.
She urged their customers to give them time to prepare, as they strive to meet some of the set guidelines.
Esther added that by 4 am more than 100 passengers had arrived at their offices but some lost hope and returned home.
Esther Mayut who is planning to travel to Bungoma from Nairobi complained of the high ticket prices and urged President Uhuru Kenyatta to intervene.
"I'm from pipeline, I got here at 5 a.m but I found the fare hiked to Ksh. 3,000, I did not have enough cash and asked my friends to bail me out.
"I urge Uhuru Kenyatta to talk to the matatu owners to reduce the fare because some of us are used to upcountry life," she noted.
As of Tuesday July 7, Easy Coach and Guardian Angel buses were yet to resume services as they await to comply with the Ministry of Health guidelines on PSVs.
Uhuru on Monday, July 6 announced that operators will require mandatory certification from the Ministry of Health in consultation with the Ministry of Transport.
