Public Commends Uganda Today for Exposing Bus Misconduct and Prompting Police Action

January 19, 2025

The traveling public has lauded the vigilance and impact of www.ugandatoday.co.ug in exposing and addressing cases of misconduct by bus companies. The platform has become a reliable source for disseminating critical information that prompts police interventions, particularly in curbing the reckless behaviors of certain bus operators.

In a recent instance on January 14, 2025, Uganda Today published a story www.ugandatoday.co.ug/daring  detailing the misconduct of a Gateway bus traveling from Kabale to Kampala. The bus was carrying excess passengers, and the driver was intermittently taking phone calls, putting passengers’ lives at risk. The timely report led to swift police action, and the bus was intercepted at Lyantonde, averting a potential disaster. Swift police 

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Public and Police Collaboration

This incident highlights the effectiveness of Uganda Today as a bridge between vigilant passengers and law enforcement agencies. Passengers have increasingly turned to the platform to voice concerns about bus overloads, reckless driving, and other safety issues, leading to tangible results.

Passengers have also expressed concerns about apparent connivance between bus staff and road traffic officers along these routes. Such complicity allows buses to bypass scrutiny, enabling overloading and unsafe driving practices to persist.

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Tausi Coaches Incident

Another case involved Tausi Coaches Bus UBQ 103K, traveling from Mbarara to Kampala. Reports of overloading reached Uganda Today when the bus was already nearing its destination in Kampala. While no immediate police action was possible in this instance, the report has spurred increased vigilance on the operations of bus companies along this route.

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Call to Action

The public has commended the proactive approach of Uganda Today and called on law enforcement agencies to intensify their crackdown on errant bus operators. There are growing calls for stricter monitoring of road traffic officers to eliminate collusion with bus staff and ensure passenger safety.

Uganda Today remains committed to exposing misconduct and advocating for safer roads in Uganda. The platform urges passengers to continue reporting violations and promises to amplify their voices for swift action.

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