The High Court has granted more time to parties involved in a petition filed by 13 public service vehicle companies challenging a directive by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) and the Nairobi County Government that bans picking and dropping passengers at petrol stations within Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD).

The case HCCHRPET E748/2025, Kinatwa Sacco Society & Kam Sacco & 11 Others vs Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority & County Government of Nairobi & 7 Others  came up for mention before Justice Chacha Mwita to report on the progress of ongoing negotiations between the parties.

The petitioners, represented in court, by lawyer Danstan Omari include major transport operators such as ENA Coach, Easy Coach, Mololine, North Rift, GTS Supreme Sacco, Nenus Shuttle, Transline Classic, Prestige Limited, Kangema Sacco, and Super Premium T&T.

They argue that the enforcement of the ban was abrupt, procedurally unfair, and would severely cripple their operations, disrupting essential public transport services relied upon by thousands of commuters.

During earlier meetings, the parties agreed that the petitioners would continue operating from their current locations, while ensuring that entry and exit points of petrol stations remain clear at all times.

In his directions, Justice Mwita granted the parties more time to continue engaging in discussions. He further ordered that the status quo be maintained, allowing the petitioners to continue operating from the petrol stations as previously agreed.

The court also directed that this order remain in force during the subsistence of their operations until further directions are issued.

The matter will be mentioned again on 26th January 2026 before Justice L. Mugambi for additional directions.

The petitioners maintain that the contested directive threatens to destabilize public transport across Nairobi, arguing that any changes to operational routes or pick-up points should involve full consultation and reasonable notice.