Riding in a Kenyan matatu – minibus size. In Kenya, matatu or matatus (known as mathree in Sheng) [citation needed] are privately owned minibuses used as share taxis. [1] Often decorated, many matatu feature portraits of famous people or slogans and sayings. [2] Likewise, the music they play is also aimed at quickly attracting riders. [3]

2017年3月27日 · Vibrant minibuses – known as matatus – fill the streets of Nairobi, Kenya, blaring music as they bounce and weave through traffic. Each matatu is louder than the next, complete with...

2024年12月4日 · The Matatu is not only a means of transport but also part and parcel of the urban identity and social fabric of Kenya. To many Kenyans, especially the youth, Matatus are a statement of self-expression, resilience, and city pride.

2023年7月1日 · A matatu was no longer just a vehicle with paying passengers (plausible deniability), the definition became "a private vehicle which regularly carries passengers near a bus stop or along the same route more than three times a day is a pirate taxi", and once this criterion was met and the operator caught, the law worked in reverse: it was the ...

2018年6月20日 · Matatu is a Swahili word for ‘three.’. However, the term was coined in the 1970s to mean ‘public mode of transport’ in an era where people used to pay three pennies to travel within the country. This five minute read will offer all information regarding matatu culture in …

2022年6月12日 · What is matatu culture? Forget about eating Ugali or drinking a Tusker, matatu culture is one of the most interesting things you can experience when you are new in Nairobi. It is more significant than socialites and sports culture which are quite popular here too.

2023年6月15日 · What Are Matatus In Kenya? Matatus are mini-buses and vans used for public commutes. The term matatu originated from the Kikuyu word “ Mang’otore matatū ”, meaning “three 10 cents” that passengers would pay when this mode of transport was first introduced.

2024年12月23日 · What Is a Matatu? Okay, first things first—what exactly is a matatu? In simple terms, a matatu (or “mathree” in Sheng, because we Kenyans love slang) is a public service vehicle (PSV). Think minibuses or buses that ferry people from point A to B. These rides are privately owned and usually run under SACCOs (Savings and Credit Cooperatives).

2019年11月4日 · A network of privately-owned and operated vans and minibuses, colloquially named matatus, have dominated Kenya’s urban public transportation industry since the 1950s [Ramussen 418]. The matatu industry began as a scattered movement of Kenyan entrepreneurs driving “pirate taxis” [Heinze 8].

2024年9月26日 · Kenya’s matatu art culture is a vibrant, colorful, and expressive representation of urban life, deeply intertwined with the everyday experiences of its people. Matatus, which are privately-owned minibuses or vans, are the most common form of public transportation in Kenya, especially in cities like Nairobi and Mombasa.