Uganda: Govt Tightens Bus Rules, Orders New Driver and Route Checks

Uganda: Govt Tightens Bus Rules, Orders New Driver and Route Checks

The government has ordered a nationwide tightening of regulations governing public service buses and school transport, including mandatory vehicle inspections, biometric driver identification, stricter working-hour limits and the closure of illegal bus parks.

Government Orders New Safety Rules for PSV and School Buses

KAMPALA — The Ministry of Works and Transport has announced new measures to regulate public service vehicle (PSV) buses and school buses, including mandatory vehicle inspections, stricter driver accreditation, limits on long-distance journeys and the closure of illegal bus parks. The measures were announced by Works and Transport Minister Fred Byamukama on August 17, 2026, following consultations with bus operators and the Uganda Police Force Di…