We are right in the middle of Globe Cinema Roundabout at the matatu stop. This stop has constructed waiting stations where people can sit down on benches which also protect from rain. Passengers are moving between the matatus and in the middle there is a so-called "conductor" who is responsible to drag passengers into his matatu. He is holding a card with a number in his hand so people know where the car goes.
Info
- Item author
- Melanie Giza
- Item Created
- 27 Sep 2009
- Photo taken on
- 19 May 2009 12:00 am
- Photo author
- Melanie Giza
Context of the observation
Location
Globe Cinema Roundabout, Nairobi
Kenya
Kenya
1 Interpretation
The Globe matatu terminus doesn´t seem not to be under any governing authority. But the players (drivers and conductors) know each other well, a non-stipulates, non-formal order therefore exists. You know the drivers by the clothes they wear, a blue shirt and a blue half suit and a condition stipulated by the government.
1 Question & 0 Responses
How do passengers know which route a matatu will take before boarding it?