Irate residents reportedly torched an Embassava Sacco bus on Wednesday, May 17, after its conductor was accused of throwing out a passenger along Outering Road.
Reports indicated that the scuffle ensued after the 17-year-old was short of fare by Ksh20 - leading to an argument with the tout.
As a result, the conductor allegedly threw pushed out the passenger, who succumbed to the crash's impact.
Angered by the turn out of events, passers-by and onlookers rushed to the bus while baying for the conductor's blood.
Reports added that the conductor evaded the mob leaving behind the bus, which the irate residents torched.
The scuffle led to traffic snarl-up along Outering Road, with motorists complaining of spending hours on the road. Traffic police officers rushed to the scene to restore law and order.
"Avoid Outering Road if Possible. From Donholm to Taj Mall Pipeline."
"From Donholm to Taj Mall has been cut off. Crazy traffic. A passenger was reportedly killed around the Kware area in an incident involving an Embassava matatu. Rowdy youth looting. Police present," an eyewitness stated.
Efforts by Kenyans.co.ke to contact Embassava Sacco were fruitless as they did not pick up our calls or responded to texts.
The incident mirrors a similar situation on March 12, 2023, where a passenger was thrown off a speeding bus along Thika Superhighway. The victim, however, survived to tell the harrowing ordeal.
Following the incident, motorists called for urgent reforms across the matatu sector.
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), on May 8, 2023, launched a nationwide crackdown on motor vehicles violating traffic laws and regulations.
NTSA officers mounted roadblocks along various highways, prompting motorists to provide official documents for scrutiny and authentication.
