NAMANVE – The Government has rolled out mandatory vehicle inspection for all passenger buses across Uganda.
In a compliance update issued Monday, the Ministry of Works and Transport confirmed that bus companies have begun presenting their fleets for rigorous checks in line with a recent government directive.
“The exercise is aimed at ensuring that all passenger buses on our roads meet the required safety and roadworthiness standards; particularly in critical areas such as braking systems, tyres, lighting and overall mechanical integrity,” the ministry stated.
Photos released by the ministry show brightly liveried buses from operators including Divine Coaches, Baby Coach and Crown Express undergoing inspection inside the Namanve facility.
The ministry emphasised that the programme is designed to curb road accidents caused by mechanical faults.
“The goal is to reduce road crashes linked to mechanical failure and enhance the safety of all road users,” it added.
Officials said the exercise will be closely monitored to guarantee full compliance.
“The Ministry of Works and Transport will continue to guide and monitor this process to ensure full compliance across the sector,” the statement read.
The move comes amid growing public concern over the condition of long-distance buses plying Ugandan highways. Transport authorities have repeatedly linked poor vehicle maintenance to several fatal accidents in recent years.
The ministry concluded with its safety slogan: “Safer Vehicles, Safer Journeys, Safer Road Users!”
Bus operators are expected to complete the mandatory inspections before resuming full operations, with non-compliant vehicles barred from the roads.