The operators say the suspension will remain in place until next Tuesday to allow for further negotiations with the government.
The move comes after the nationwide strike, which brought the capital Nairobi and other cities to a standstill, entered a second day on Tuesday.
At least four people were killed and 30 injured in Monday’s protests, with more than 700 arrested nationwide, according to the authorities.
On Tuesday, Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen said the deal to end the strike came after consultations with public transport representatives, and negotiations “at a higher level” would be conducted within the next week.
We have had a breakthrough not because we are satisfied, but we want to give negotiations a chance,” said Edwin Mukabane, the national chairman of the Federation of Public Transport Sector.
“If this is not taken seriously within the seven days, the strike will be back on,” he added
Major roads in Nairobi were still largely empty on Tuesday morning with businesses shut and schools closed.
Like they previous day, many Kenyans were forced to walk to their destinations, although a small number of public transport vehicles reportedly resumed services on some routes.
Police were patrolling parts of the city to maintain security amid reports of protesters blocking some routes.
Police urged demonstrators to remain peaceful, and not to loot and destroy properties.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations said investigations into Monday’s demonstrations were ongoing, with many of the suspects already arraigned in court.
Kenyan rights group Vocal Africa denounced “the use of lethal force by law enforcement”.
The state-funded Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) called for immediate investigations into the violence and destruction of property, and urged the police to exercise restraint.
BBC
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