Abstract
This chapter investigates the multifaceted challenges confronting public
transportation in Kenya, with a particular focus on Matatus (mini-buses) and Bodabodas (motorcycle taxis). It delves into various dimensions of the transportation
industry, including the pervasive use of second-hand vehicles which significantly
contributes to fatalities and pollution, passenger mistreatment, and the alarming
increase in criminal activities linked to Boda-bodas, among others. Moreover, it
analyzes the economic ramifications of public transportation. The recommendations
encompass enhancing road user safety, mitigating pollution, promoting alternative
transit modes, incorporating modern technologies, and fostering public participation.
“ The Failure to Invest in our Public Transportation and Public Life, I Think, is a
Scandal and a Shame, and it Should be a National Embarrassment.” — Mark
Shields
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