The Rift Valley Railways company has launched new tariff frequencies that will in all likelihood change the landscape of the transport industry in Kenya.Under the new scheme set to affect commuter trains,RVR has increased the trains' frequency from eight to 18 daily in what will likely ease congestion.
This development comes at a time when Kenyans are grappling with high costs of basic commodities and transport with recent media reports indicating that Kenya has the highest cost of living behind only Pakistan.
In the transport industry,matatu owners increased fare two weeks ago arguing the move was meant to absorb the high cost of fuel.This has in recent days led to a large number of passagers flocking train stations owing to the locomotive's relatively low commuting fare.
In an announcement issued today,RVR management said the new tariff frequencies seek to meet passenger convenience.
Last year, the rail company announced an intended construction of a modern network to mitigate traffic jams for which major city roads are famous by a big margin.This announcement came amid concerns that the company was insoluble.
The company, previously dubbed Kenya Railways ,is currently working a strategy to increase its profitability .
Last year,the firm announced losses running in millions occasioned by widespread vandalism of rails by vandals dealing in scrap metal.
With this latest development ,RVR is set to raise profits and possibly restore clear roads in rush hours.
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