Tens of thousands of Kenyan commuters have been left stranded or forced to walk long distances because of a strike by minibus-taxis known as matatus.
The matatu operators say they are protesting against harassment and extortion by police.
But the police have accused the operators of refusing to comply with traffic laws.
Matatus are the main mode of transport in towns across the country. The strike is planned to last until Wednesday.
The matatus last went on strike in 2003 in protest at new safety rules but their protest fizzled out as the measures had strong public backing.
But the BBC's Josphat Makori in Nairobi say implementation of the measures lapsed until a new police boss took over, sparking the latest protest.
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