Kenya Bus gets new 50 buses for city fleet

Assembled locally, the trucks are built to handle harsh terrain

by By MERCY GAKII

Business04 April 2019 - 16:20

In Summary

• The vehicle addition will help ease transport on CBD routes

Gerald Muli (right), GM Hino division hands over 50 pre-owned Hino buses to Edwins Mukabanah (centre), Kenya Bus Services Managing Director at the Hino Kenya showroom, as Geoffrey Wandera (left), KBS operations officer looks on

City transporter Kenya Bus Services has announced the addition of 50 buses to their fleet after vehicle maker Hino Kenya supplied the pre-owned units for an undisclosed amount.

The passenger transport company now has a total of 283 buses plying various routes in the city.

KBS managing director Edwins Mukabanah said the new units are fuel-efficient and will help contribute to the company’s bottom-line.

“They will help improve our route network within the city,” he said, although he did not disclose the routes which will enjoy the new vehicles.

“The buses have been designed to deliver low emission and good fuel efficiency,” said Gerald Muli, the Hino division general manager.

Assembled locally, the trucks are built to handle harsh terrains, while the engine has been designed with the aim of delivering low emission and provide superior comfort for both the driver and the passengers.