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[QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 35220, member: 636"]
During early tests of the Bus Rapid Transit service, Nairobi commuters can ride buses that run on schedule with fixed fares. Under this new system, Matatus no longer wait until full before departing. The Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority started with Route 111 between Ngong Bus Park and CBD-Pioneer Bus Station. This program comes after securing €320 million from international partners for BRT Line 3. Transport PS Mohamed Daghar says industry cooperation remains essential for success.

Scheduled buses create predictable travel times for passengers who previously faced uncertainty. Fixed pricing helps riders budget their transportation costs more effectively. The city received financial support from the European Investment Bank, the French Development Agency, and the European Union after talks with county officials. The first phase will build a 12-kilometer route connecting Dandora to Kenyatta National Hospital along Juja Road. Later expansions will link Tala to Dandora and extend service to Ngong.

Plans also exist for a Sh7.3 billion BRT Line 5 on Outer Ring Road with Korean funding. The 10.4-kilometer stretch will feature electric vehicle charging stations and safety cameras. Five total BRT lines appear in the Nairobi Integrated Urban Development Master Plan. These routes aim to reduce traffic congestion throughout the metropolitan area.
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