Matatu operators have said they will only remove their vehicles from the Nairobi CBD if they are allocated alternative parking areas.
Their representative noted that they pay up to Sh500,000 to be allocated stages and
at least Sh5,000 per month for parking.
"One thing the county should know is that we pay them annually and we are not getting any value for our money," said Matatu Owners Association chairman Simon Kimutai
"You cannot tell us to vacate the central business district and not tells us where we are going. We also have rights."
He spoke on Wednesday during a meeting between the association and the National Transport and Safety Authority.
Kimutai said it would be better for the NTSA to allow them to traverse the city as opposed to making the city centre the last stop.
"This will actually work for both the county government and matatu operators. We would ensure passengers get to their destinations and reduce traffic snarl-ups in the city centre," he said.
Stephen Musau from the NTSA said all key players in the transport industry need to jointly come up with ways of decongesting the city.
"People must learn to work together and come up with solutions that can improve the industry," Musau said.
He noted that some PSV operators pick and drop passengers anywhere, contrary to regulations.
At least 20 matatus parked in unauthorised places in the city centre were to the Nairobi county general stores, as officials implemented Governor Evans Kidero’s directive.
Ronald Ngala and Tom Mboya streets and Lithuli Avenue were cleared of public service vehicles as they were only allowed to drop passengers and move on.
Head of traffic William Kangogo said the officers were under strict instructions from the Governor not to allow any PSV to stop at the bus stops for more than two minutes.
At a joint meeting last week, operators accused the county of intimidation, harassment and breaching agreements.