- A Super Metro matatu collided with a Subaru Forester on the Nairobi Expressway, leaving both vehicles damaged but still able to drive
- The accident came amid ongoing scrutiny following previous fatal and non-fatal incidents involving Super Metro vehicles earlier this year
- Super Metro faced multiple suspensions from NTSA and TLAB, having been ordered to fully comply with safety regulations before resuming normal passenger services
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Popular Nairobi matatu operator, Super Metro, has once again found itself under scrutiny following another accident involving one of its vehicles.
Super Metro involved in another accident
On April 26, videos circulated widely on social media showing a collision involving a Super Metro matatu and a Subaru Forester.
The footage, seemingly captured along the Nairobi Expressway, revealed that the matatu’s front end was heavily mangled, while the Subaru’s rear section was completely destroyed.
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Initial observations suggested that the Subaru had been hit from behind with such force that it spun to face the direction it had come from.
The Subaru also suffered a cracked front windscreen. Despite the severity of the damage, both the Subaru and the matatu remained operational and were seen driving after the incident.
Unverified reports indicate that the bus driver claimed the Subaru driver abruptly braked, leaving the matatu with insufficient braking distance, suggesting that the bus may not have maintained a safe following distance.
Super Metro’s troubled year
The incident adds to a string of challenges that have plagued Super Metro in recent months.
Earlier this year, the matatu operator was thrust into the spotlight after the tragic death of Gilbert Thuo, a passenger who allegedly fell from a moving Super Metro matatu following a scuffle with a crew member over fare payment.
Shortly after, another Super Metro vehicle was involved in a separate crash on March 29 along Thika Superhighway, where a matatu overturned following a collision with a private vehicle near the Jomoko area.
In response to the growing safety concerns, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) temporarily barred Super Metro vehicles from operating, citing non-compliance with safety regulations.
Although the matatus returned to service after a week, their troubles continued.
Following a hearing on Monday, April 14, the Transport Licensing Appeals Board (TLAB) ordered Super Metro to suspend operations once again to fully comply with the conditions laid out by the NTSA.
In their statement, the Sacco insisted they had fulfilled most of the requirements demanded to lift the operating ban.
After three days, the matatus were back on the roads.
This latest incident has led to increased public scrutiny of the once-glorified matatu operators, with many noting that they are losing their former charm.
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Source: TUKO.co.ke
