Matches in DBpedia 2016-04 for { ?s ?p "In Kenya and neighbouring nations, matatu (or matatus) are privately owned minibuses, although pick-up trucks were in the past pressed into service as these East African share taxis. Often decorated, many matatu feature portraits of the famous or slogans and sayings. Likewise, the music they play is also aimed at quickly attracting riders.These minibuses ply set routes, run from termini, and are used for both inter- and intra-city travel. In addition to a driver, matatu may be staffed by a conductor.As of 1999, they were the only form of public transport available in Nairobi, Kenya, although in 2006 and 2008 this was no longer the case. Kampala, Uganda, may only be serviced by minibuses as of 2008. As of 2014, there are more than 20,000 individual matatu in Kenya. In 1993, there may have been double that number.The name may also be used in parts of Nigeria."@en }
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- Matatu abstract "In Kenya and neighbouring nations, matatu (or matatus) are privately owned minibuses, although pick-up trucks were in the past pressed into service as these East African share taxis. Often decorated, many matatu feature portraits of the famous or slogans and sayings. Likewise, the music they play is also aimed at quickly attracting riders.These minibuses ply set routes, run from termini, and are used for both inter- and intra-city travel. In addition to a driver, matatu may be staffed by a conductor.As of 1999, they were the only form of public transport available in Nairobi, Kenya, although in 2006 and 2008 this was no longer the case. Kampala, Uganda, may only be serviced by minibuses as of 2008. As of 2014, there are more than 20,000 individual matatu in Kenya. In 1993, there may have been double that number.The name may also be used in parts of Nigeria.".
- Q1908107 abstract "In Kenya and neighbouring nations, matatu (or matatus) are privately owned minibuses, although pick-up trucks were in the past pressed into service as these East African share taxis. Often decorated, many matatu feature portraits of the famous or slogans and sayings. Likewise, the music they play is also aimed at quickly attracting riders.These minibuses ply set routes, run from termini, and are used for both inter- and intra-city travel. In addition to a driver, matatu may be staffed by a conductor.As of 1999, they were the only form of public transport available in Nairobi, Kenya, although in 2006 and 2008 this was no longer the case. Kampala, Uganda, may only be serviced by minibuses as of 2008. As of 2014, there are more than 20,000 individual matatu in Kenya. In 1993, there may have been double that number.The name may also be used in parts of Nigeria.".