Easy Coach, one of Kenya’s top transport companies has slapped a ban on the transportation of fish in its buses.
In a notice to all the branch managers, the Company has not given details as to why it has imposed the ban only saying this has been a source of “heartache” among its clients.
“We wish to inform you that with immediate effect fish and products thereof are all forbidden on all Easy Coach limited transport systems whether accompanied or by parcels,” the notice reads.
The notice dated August 11, according to the Company’s technical director ZK Juma, takes effect immediately with all users being asked to comply with it.
“It is hoped that you will cooperate with the directive to forestall related complications.,” it adds.
Established in 2003, Easy Coach operates various routes across the country.
The directive is now likely to have a negative impact on the Company’s business with some Kenyans having already expressed their displeasure over the move.
“If we cannot carry our fish to the City then we have no business boarding vehicles...you do not value our food,” a user said.
On its website, the company prides itself in having the largest bus network in the country of 35 destinations.
It has listed Nairobi-Kisumu, Nairobi-Busia, Nairobi-Sirare and Nairobi-Kitale as its top routes.
“Easy Coach has grown to become one of the most trusted and preferred bus operators in Kenya, serving thousands of customers every day,” reads the note.
