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geofreygachie
#11 Posted : Wednesday, November 18, 2015 7:44:03 PM
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matatuman wrote:
UpcomingPaperChaser wrote:
Sell the salon at 300-400k.....and then buy an imbo Nissan 14 seater (the plain, uncolored ones)....that plies Nairobi routes as from 7 pm.....1k net Monday - Friday....2k Saturday and Sunday!!


I do not mean to be rude but those are theories. Infact, I dare you to do it. Keep chasing paper like that and you will end up groping at shadows. Then some journalist will write a story about how chaotic the industry is and use you as a case study.


I am in no way supporting paperchaser but whatever he described happens everyday.
Route 25 Nairobi -Baba Dogo /Lucky summer estate ,there are unmarked vans/no conductor that are stationed at Khoja Roundabout terminus this has been going on for almost an year now .Just check the place every day from 7pm karibu na the toilet and you will be amazed by the number.
The same happens in Westlands to Kangemi everyday from 4pm just outside ChildFund Office.The hustle is real.
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UpcomingPaperChaser
#12 Posted : Wednesday, November 18, 2015 8:09:08 PM
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matatuman wrote:
UpcomingPaperChaser wrote:
Sell the salon at 300-400k.....and then buy an imbo Nissan 14 seater (the plain, uncolored ones)....that plies Nairobi routes as from 7 pm.....1k net Monday - Friday....2k Saturday and Sunday!!


I do not mean to be rude but those are theories. Infact, I dare you to do it. Keep chasing paper like that and you will end up groping at shadows. Then some journalist will write a story about how chaotic the industry is and use you as a case study.


This is a working business my brother! My cuzo is deep into that biz......with two nissans that ply some two different routes in Nairobi. As from 7 there are no cops on the road and the crew do not get ways of manipulating you. Mat za mchana ndio balaa.
Enjoy every moment of your life, you never know when your time will come.
UpcomingPaperChaser
#13 Posted : Wednesday, November 18, 2015 8:11:22 PM
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MaichBlack wrote:
Matatu business is not for the faint hearted or the uninitiated. The stress can kill you. You would rather get a driver - like your cab guy or the cab guy of a friend and get into an arrangement - He uses the car and gives you a fixed amount daily and also agree on maintenance and other cost breakdown. Getting a relatively dependable person will be the challenge!


This is not the normal matatu biz bro..... all you need as from 7 PM is just a driver.....makanga will fill up the car at the stage and you will give them 100/=. the car makes two trips to and fro mtaani...by 11 the driver returns the car on weekdays and at 2 AM on weekends. There is no room for manipulation like the daytime matatu!!
Enjoy every moment of your life, you never know when your time will come.
UpcomingPaperChaser
#14 Posted : Wednesday, November 18, 2015 8:12:54 PM
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Chaka wrote:
UpcomingPaperChaser wrote:
Sell the salon at 300-400k.....and then buy an imbo Nissan 14 seater (the plain, uncolored ones)....that plies Nairobi routes as from 7 pm.....1k net Monday - Friday....2k Saturday and Sunday!!

Where would this thing be parked during the day before starting the nightshift?


You just park it mtaani. because the car has no yellow line so it remains as private in the eyes of individuals.
Enjoy every moment of your life, you never know when your time will come.
UpcomingPaperChaser
#15 Posted : Wednesday, November 18, 2015 8:14:37 PM
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geofreygachie wrote:
matatuman wrote:
UpcomingPaperChaser wrote:
Sell the salon at 300-400k.....and then buy an imbo Nissan 14 seater (the plain, uncolored ones)....that plies Nairobi routes as from 7 pm.....1k net Monday - Friday....2k Saturday and Sunday!!


I do not mean to be rude but those are theories. Infact, I dare you to do it. Keep chasing paper like that and you will end up groping at shadows. Then some journalist will write a story about how chaotic the industry is and use you as a case study.


I am in no way supporting paperchaser but whatever he described happens everyday.
Route 25 Nairobi -Baba Dogo /Lucky summer estate ,there are unmarked vans/no conductor that are stationed at Khoja Roundabout terminus this has been going on for almost an year now .Just check the place every day from 7pm karibu na the toilet and you will be amazed by the number.
The same happens in Westlands to Kangemi everyday from 4pm just outside ChildFund Office.The hustle is real.


The hustle is real man...remind our brother above
Enjoy every moment of your life, you never know when your time will come.
Chaka
#16 Posted : Wednesday, November 18, 2015 9:01:38 PM
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@ UPC,
What I don't get is how these 'fake' mats operate w/o being harassed by goons hired by the 'genuine' ones?
Also,are these 'fake' vehicles insured?Whichever way looks like they are well driven..Who inducted your rela to this biz?I would imagine the fares get friendly as the roads clear into the night?
kyt
#17 Posted : Thursday, November 19, 2015 10:19:24 AM
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Chaka, the hustle is real.very real
LOVE WHAT YOU DO, DO WHAT YOU LOVE.
subzero
#18 Posted : Thursday, November 19, 2015 1:33:42 PM
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I've seen these very very old Nissans on waiyaki way for a very long time. they run almost through the night on many other routes.
returns of 1k/2k sounds plausible
Othelo
#19 Posted : Thursday, November 19, 2015 2:23:47 PM
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Plys walevi routes Buru/umoja/Koma every friday, Sato and Sundays - odd hours from 11pm into the night. Convinient because they at times accomodate requests for drop offsom the main route na unaongeza kitu kidogo. Cheaper than taxis!
Formal education will make you a living. Self-education will make you a fortune - Jim Rohn.
UpcomingPaperChaser
#20 Posted : Thursday, November 19, 2015 4:08:57 PM
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Chaka wrote:
@ UPC,
What I don't get is how these 'fake' mats operate w/o being harassed by goons hired by the 'genuine' ones?
Also,are these 'fake' vehicles insured?Whichever way looks like they are well driven..Who inducted your rela to this biz?I would imagine the fares get friendly as the roads clear into the night?


They are not insured.......i havent witnessed any accident involving the said mats. Maybe coz at night the roads are clear hence a bit safe.

My relative was inducted by some owners who also have the vehicles. Fares are fixed......at night...tao - kahawa west..100/=, so 14 passengers is 1400. When coming back to tao, say you get 6 passengers paying 50 bob each...300......if you make two trips, to-and-fro, u are assured of 2k.......weekend things are good....hata 4k is possible.
Enjoy every moment of your life, you never know when your time will come.
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