Only 69 impounded taxis cleared to return to Kampala roads, says Works Ministry
Ugandan authorities report that only 69 out of 477 impounded commuter taxis have been cleared to return to the road following a safety crackdown. The remaining vehicles are undergoing mandatory repairs to meet roadworthiness standards.
Why it matters
The enforcement campaign aims to improve public transport safety and reduce accidents caused by dangerous mechanical conditions.
More than 400 commuter taxis impounded during a crackdown on unroadworthy vehicles in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area remain grounded as they undergo mechanical repairs, the Ministry of Works and Transport has revealed.
In a statement issued on Friday, October 2, the Ministry disclosed that out of 477 commuter taxis seized since the launch of 'Operation Ganyegenya', only 69 have been successfully repaired and cleared after passing automated fitness tests.
"The remaining 408 vehicles are still undergoing repairs in various garages," the Ministry stated, adding that registration plates for all impounded vehicles have been confiscated.
According to the Ministry, the number plates will remain impounded until the vehicles undergo re-inspection at the government’s Mandatory Vehicle Inspection facilities and are issued a Certificate of Fitness permitting them back on the road.
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