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Advantages of using matatus in transport

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Use of Vehicles
These are means (units of carriage) of transport that ferry goods and people on roads.
Advantages of matatus
-They supplement regular bus companies, especially in remote areas where they are the only means.
-They fill up faster than buses hence save time
-They are more flexible since they can change routes easily depending on demand
-They reach out into the interior of rural areas where big buses cannot access
-They are more flexible with the fares they charge
-They are easier to hire as most of them are readily available
-They are cheaper to acquire as compared to buses