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Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Directorate of Traffic Police has reported that at least 762 drivers were arrested during the Easter holiday for various traffic violations across the country. According to Traffic Police Spokesperson Michael Kananura, there was a significant increase in traffic on major highways and within urban …

Jinja, Uganda | URN | Drivers and motorists have called on government traffic enforcement teams to consider the condition of roads before imposing fines under the Express Penalty System (EPS). Speaking at a three-day consultative meeting in Jinja City, aimed at validating newly proposed EPS provisions, drivers argued that the focus should …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda has wrapped up the Shell FuelSave Diesel ‘Omunene W’ekkubo’ promotion, which was a nationwide effort to recognise, support, and reward Uganda’s public transport drivers. The campaign concluded with a grand finale and prize handover at Shell Banda. Two participants, Richard Atiku …

New drivers continue to join platforms even as fares were slashed starting in 2016 COMMENT | JULIE ZOLLMANN | Many argue that gig work involves exploitation, as research and media coverage have highlighted. But that doesn’t seem to deter ride hailing drivers on platforms like Uber and Bolt. In Kenya, in …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The second edition of TT drag and drift motor racing has attracted 70 drivers from different parts of the country.  This year’s format of enclosed street racing is being held at Banana resort beach, in Bugoba B village, in Nyenga division, Njeru municipality. Following …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda, the company behind Shell-branded fuels and lubricants in the country, recently celebrated another 30 drivers as part of its ongoing “Omunene W’ekkubo” campaign. This marks the sixth week of the initiative, which recognizes the vital role drivers play in connecting Uganda. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Kampala Metropolitan have arrested 748 motorcyclists and drivers for driving without valid driving permits. Of the 748 arrested motorists, 714 are bodaboda riders while 34 are drivers. Michael Kananura, the Traffic Police Spokesperson said they have decided to conduct operations against motorists …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 619 drivers have been arrested by traffic police for driving without valid licenses in the past six days. These arrests followed operations conducted on various roads across the country. According to traffic police records, out of the 619 arrested drivers, 110 had no …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police have arrested 281 errant drivers on the Entebbe Expressway. Police say many drivers have been violating the 100km/hr speed limit on Entebbe Expressway, which has become a death spot. Micheal Kananura, the Traffic Police Spokesperson, said they have resorted to using CCTVs to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bus drivers in Uganda, under the umbrella body Uganda Bus Drivers Association (UBDA), have expressed their grievances regarding exploitation by their employers. Some drivers claimed that despite working for bus companies for more than 20 years, they have not received any contributions to their National …