In what appears to be a response to transportation challenges in the Nairobi Metropolitan Area, the Cabinet has approved the implementation of the Clean Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) System.
The Clean BRT Core Line 3 will enhance public transport reliability and infrastructure efficiency, ensuring predictable fares during both low and peak hours.
President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration had attempted this using the NYS buses but the project was shotlived.
The first phase covers 12.4 km from Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) to Dandora, with future extensions planned for Ngong Town and Tala.
By 2035, Core Line 3 is projected to transport 357,000 passengers daily using electric buses.
The system will feature cashless fare collection, real-time passenger information, GPS-based vehicle tracking, and park-and-ride facilities.
A majority of city commuters feel the pinch of the thriving ritual of unregulated fare hikes, a scenario they describe as exploitative and burdensome, severely impacting their daily budgets and overall financial stability.
Managed by the Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (NaMATA), this initiative represents a significant step towards sustainable and efficient public transportation for the metropolitan region.
