Popular TikToker Lexy Montana has ended her matatu business after a year on the road, announcing on Thursday, November 12, that she is leaving Super Metro Sacco and selling both of her vehicles, a move that caught many of her followers by surprise.
Lexy broke the news in an emotional farewell message to fans, saying the day marked the final one for her matatu venture. She thanked her supporters for the love, memories and laughter they had given her throughout the journey.
She did not say what led to the decision, and added that the goodbye may only be for now, since the future could still hold something new.
In a follow-up post, she moved straight to business and invited interested buyers to send her a direct message. She described the two buses as highly maintained and in perfect condition, with only one year of service behind them.
Because the vehicles are so new, the sale appears to have been driven by challenges in running the business rather than the age or state of the buses.
Her announcement drew a flood of reactions from followers, many of whom sympathised and shared their own experiences in the matatu industry, which is known to be tough.
One user said their family’s matatu business lasted a year because of pressure from the sacco and the driver. Others encouraged her, saying she would rise again stronger.
A regular commuter on her route said the Kikuyu journey would now feel long and boring without her matatu, while another reminded her that the business is not meant for the soft-hearted.