Transport in the city was paralysed on Sunday morning following a crackdown on unroadworthy public transport vehicles.
Both drivers and passengers were caught unawares as police impounded a number of non-compliant vehicles creating a shortage as some matatu operators kept off the roads.
The few matatus plying major routes within the city took the opportunity to increase fares, with some charging between double and triple the normal fare.
The move envisions to get rid of rogue matatus, corrupt police officers, criminal gangs that prey on the industry, and the politicians who run the gangs, permanently from the roads.
This is linked to the recent order by the government about the return of "Michuki rules" as from November 12.
In October, Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i and his Transport counterpart James Macharia issued a notice to all Public Service Vehicles (PSV) in a bid to tame rogue drivers and their touts.
"Therefore, effective Monday, 12th November 2018, any PSV vehicle, drivers, SACCOs/Transport companies, passengers and other relevant parties that fail to comply with the provisions of the NTSA Act and the Traffic Act will be firmly dealt with in accordance with the law," the notice added.
Owners of matatus were asked to ensure that their vehicles have speed governors/limiters and ordered to ensure they have efficient safety belts on each seat.
The PSVs should have a continuous yellow line by and all drivers and conductors were directed to wear their uniforms and have their badges.
An organized transport system is likely to return to the city with the introduction of high capacity buses for the Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) system.
