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UBOA jubilates as UNRA allows buses to use Katonga bridge

Mike Sebalu | September 5, 2023

Members of the Uganda Bus Owners and Operators Association (UBOA) have lauded the Uganda National Roads Authority for re-opening Katonga bridge along Kampala- Masaka Highway to buses. According to the UNRA media relations officer, Mr Allan Ssempebwa, only buses within the allowable limits of under 30 ton loads are authorized […]

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Bus owners’ concerns forwarded to Museveni, says Magyezi

Mike Sebalu | August 31, 2023

The meeting between three cabinet ministers and the bus owners under the Uganda Bus Owners Association (UBOA) failed to bear fruits as top issues were referred to President Museveni for advice. According to the Minister of Local Government, Mr Rapheal Magyezi who chaired the meeting, some of the issues include […]

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Bus owners meet govt officials over park user fees

Mike Sebalu | August 30, 2023

Bus owners under the Uganda Bus Owners Association (UBOA) will today know their fate regarding the park user fees impasse in a meeting expected to be held with Ministry of Local Government and other government officials. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the Ministry of Local Government offices […]

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Bus owners vow to continue with strike

Mike Sebalu | August 23, 2023

Bus owners under the Uganda Bus Owners Association (UBOA) have vowed to continue with their ongoing strike following Kampala Capital City Authority’s (KCCA) decision to block buses from leaving the parks over unpaid fees. According to KCCA, each bus is mandated to pay Shs2.4 million annually as user park fees […]