MetroTrans Unveils 80 New Buses to Ease Transport Demand

MetroTrans East Africa has bought a fleet of new FUSO buses aimed at easing demand for public transport in the Kenyan market. The investment worth Ksh 389 million is a lease partnership between National Bank of Kenya (NBK) and Simba Corporation.

Speaking during the handover of the first batch of 25 buses, MetroTrans CEO, Oscar Rosanna, said the move is a response to increased demand in their existing routes.

Moreover, the buses will offer cashless payments enabled by technology company SWVL that allows users to make and track bookings through the SWVL app.

SVWL is expecting another 55 buses by the end of the year that will be used to gain footing in older routes as they seek to join new routes.

“This is an opportunity to widen our reach and offer better transportation solutions to our clients. These buses will help us add value to our clients,” said Rosanna.

NBK Retail Banking Director Carol Rutto on her part noted that the availing of the buses fulfils the desire of the bank to support key economic enablers especially in the transport industry.