KAMPALA: Works minister Gen Katumba Wamala has warned bus operators that they risk losing their licences should they go ahead and increase transport fares without his authorization.
The bus operators under their umbrella body, United Bus Owners Association (UBOA), on Wednesday announced that they had increased transport fares owing to rising fuel prices across the country. They said the new rates took effect on Thursday, December 2, 2021
But Gen Katumba on Thursday told journalists at the media centre in Kampala that the bus operators did not consult his ministry, which regulates the transport sector in the country.
“Let them write to me and give me the reasons why they want to increase the bus fares,” he said.
Katumba added that next week on Monday, the Ministry will have a meeting with the Commissioner, Transport and Road Safety to understand and investigate the need to increase the fares.
“So the final bus fares, either increased or reduced, will be communicated after that meeting. If somebody does it against the arrangement, then he risks having his license withdrawn. I’m also discussing with some fuel companies to see how they can give some discounts, especially to buses, to enable our people to move for their holidays. Some companies are positive and we are going to discuss that,” he said.
List of the new Bus fares from Kampala | ||
Western region | Northern region | Eastern region |
Masaka Shs 20,000 | Migera Shs 35,000 | Jinja Shs 20,000 |
Mbarara Shs 40,000 | KigumbaShs 45,000 | Iganga Shs 30,000 |
Ntungamo Shs 50,000 | Bweyale Shs 45,000 | Mbale Shs 40,000 |
Rukungiri Shs 60,000 | Karuma Shs 45,000 | Kachumbala Shs 40,000 |
Kabale Shs 70,000 | Hamdin corner Shs 45,000 | Bukedea Shs 45,000 |
Kisoro Shs 80,000 | Gulu Shs 50,000 | Kumi Shs 45,000 |
Kanungu Shs 50,000 | Kitgum Shs 65,000 | Soroti Shs 50,000 |
Kasese Shs 60,000 | Lukung Shs 75,000 | Serere Shs 60,000 |
Hoima Shs 30,000 | Palabel Shs 85,000 | Katakwi Shs 60,000 |
Wanseko Shs 40,000 | Paloda Shs 85,000 | Iriiri Shs 65,000 |
Kyangwali Shs 50,000 | Orom Shs 85,000 | Matany Shs 70,000 |
Masindi Shs 30,000 | Karenga Shs 95,000 | Moroto Shs 80,000 |
Fortprotal Shs 50,000 | Agoro Shs 75,000 | Amuria Shs 65,000 |
Kagadi Shs 35,000 | Abiim Shs 75,000 | Kotido Shs 90,000 |
Mutukula Shs 35,000 | Pader Shs 75,000 | Kabong Shs 95,000 |
Kisiizi Shs 70,000 | Lira Shs 50,000 | Karenga Shs 100,000 |
Ibanda Shs 50,000 | Aduku Shs 55,000 | Ochero Shs 60,000 |
Kamwenge Shs 60,000 | Apach Shs 65,000 | |
Bundibugyo Shs 55,000 | Alegu Shs 75,000 | |
Bwera Shs 60,000 | Moyo Shs 75,000 | |
Yumber Shs 95,000 |