Super Metro expresses regret over tragic crash, condemns burning of bus
Super Metro has shared its regrets on the incident where one of its buses was burnt down by an angry mob after it was involved in a tragic road accident along Thika Road.
In its statement, the company has said the tragic incident happened when the bus was traveling downhill behind a tuk-tuk that attempted to change lanes.
“Super Metro Limited deeply regrets to confirm a tragic accident that occurred on September 1, 2025, involving one of our buses, registration number KCZ358N, along Juja. While traveling downhill, the bus was following a tuk-tuk that attempted to change lanes. A motorbike rider, overtaking at high speed, swerved to avoid the tuk-tuk, struck a pavement, and fell. Tragically, the rider was fatally injured by the bus and passed away at the scene,” the company has explained in its statement.
The PSV Company has confirmed that officers from Juja Police Station are investigating the incident and pledged full cooperation.
“The incident is under active investigation by the Juja Police Station. Super Metro is fully cooperating with the authorities to ensure a thorough and transparent inquiry. For further details, please contact the Juja Police Station directly,” it added.
Yesterday, tension was witnessed along Thika Road near Juja Town after the Matatu was set ablaze following the fatal accident.
Videos and photos from the scene indicated flames and thick black smoke billowed from the Matatu as the fire consumed its shell.
The tragic accident came weeks after several people sustained injuries after a bus operated by Super Metro overturned in Juja.
After the incident, the bus company detailed that the lorry that collided with the bus was swerving along the road at a high speed.
In the process, the lorry hit the Super Metro bus that was ferrying passengers; no fatalities were reported during the morning accident, however, two people sustained injuries.
“Super Metro Limited regrets to confirm that one of our buses was involved in a road incident this morning along Juja Road, involving a collision with a lorry. Preliminary reports indicate that the lorry was swerving at high speed before colliding with our bus,” the statement read.
Super Metro also assured its passengers that it prioritizes safety standards, adding that the matter would be resolved conclusively.
