Isuzu East Africa has launched two types of high capacity buses for the planned Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in Nairobi.
The two buses are limited to a speed of 60 kilometres per hour with a capacity of only 62 and 100 passengers on board.
playIsuzu East Africa has launched two types of high capacity buses for the planned Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in Nairobi.. To accommodate 60 to 100 passengers aboard (KenyanTraffic)Transport standards
Speaking during a meeting with the City commuter operators on Monday, Isuzu EA managing director Rita Kavashe said the BRT buses are provided with space for standing and sitting passengers, meeting the local transport standards.
“Kenya has the capacity to manufacture these BRT buses for our cities and this should be encouraged since it will create jobs as well as enable operators easily access credit finance to fund acquisition of the buses,” said Kavashe.
playIsuzu East Africa has launched two types of high capacity buses for the planned Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in Nairobi.. To accommodate 60 to 100 passengers aboard (KenyanTraffic)Private cars
Matatu Owners Association chairman Simon Kimutai said the BRT system should be fast-tracked to discourage the use of private cars. He wants the new system to offer best quality transport service to tame congestion of cars in the city during peak hours.
playBRT system will be fast-tracked to discourage the use of private cars. (KenyanTraffic)
“We support BRT as it includes all public service vehicles (PSVs) and must start off with segregating lanes for all PSV where private vehicle owners are barred. That will discourage private vehicle owners from using their costly vehicles leaving them at home in favour of the cheap BRT vehicles that we are ready to invest in,” said Kimutai
playBRT system should be fast-tracked to discourage the use of private cars. (KenyanTraffic)
Nairobi Bus Transport chairman Edwin Mukabana said the BRT system was necessary to improve Nairobi’s traffic since dedicated lines on major roads will be set aside for public service vehicles.
