Uganda: Minister Orders 100-Day Crackdown On Ramshackle Taxis in Kampala

Uganda: Minister Orders 100-Day Crackdown On Ramshackle Taxis in Kampala

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The Ministry of Works and Transport has ordered a 100-day crackdown to get them off the road commuter taxis in dangerous mechanical condition off the road in the Kampala Metropolitan area.

Govt launches 100-day crackdown on unroadworthy taxis in Greater Kampala

Past crackdowns were frequently suspended following threats of widespread transport strikes or political backlash ahead of election cycles

Minister orders 100-day crackdown on ramshackle taxis in Kampala

Old Taxi to be impounded in Kampala metropolitan areas Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Ministry of Works and Transport has ordered a 100-day crackdown to get them off the road commuter taxis in dangerous mechanical condition off the road in the Kampala Metropolitan area. Fred Byamukama, the Minister for Works and Transport, said the crackdown will specifically focus on dilapidated 14-seater taxis that continue to endanger lives on roads in the Kampa…

Government Orders 100-Day Crackdown On DMC Taxis In Greater Kampala

The government has ordered an immediate crackdown on commuter DMC taxis operating in dangerous mechanical condition, with a 100-day police operation set to begin across the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area on Monday, August 24, 2026. Minister of Works and Transport Fred Byamukama said he has directed the Uganda Police Force to target taxis classified as Dangerous Mechanical Condition (DMC), warning that poorly maintained vehicles will no longer…

Government bans DMC taxis from Greater Kampala

Minister Byamukama directed police to enforce the operation for 100 days as part of efforts to improve road safety and ensure that only mechanically sound vehicles are allowed to carry passengers. The post Government bans DMC taxis from Greater Kampala appeared first on The Source Reports.