Government has announced a nationwide inspection of passenger buses following a surge in road crashes, many of them linked to poor mechanical conditions.
The directive, issued by Minister of State for Works and Transport (Transport), Fred Byamukama, gives bus operators 60 days—from April 8 to June 8, 2026—to voluntarily present their vehicles for inspection.
According to the Ministry, the exercise will begin with buses operating along the Northern and Eastern routes, which have in recent months recorded a number of serious accidents.
Officials say the inspections are intended to ensure that all buses on the road meet required safety standards and are mechanically sound, in a bid to protect passengers and other road users.
Operators who fail to comply within the given timeframe risk facing enforcement action.
The move comes amid growing public concern over road safety, with several recent bus accidents raising questions about the roadworthiness of public transport vehicles.
Authorities have also revealed that the inspection exercise will later be extended to trucks and trailers, which are also frequently involved in fatal crashes.
The government says the broader goal is to restore discipline in the transport sector and curb avoidable accidents caused by negligence and poor vehicle maintenance.
