By Wycliff G; The COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown in Uganda has been lifted after over 75days since its procession.
Its now confirmed that Public transport will resume soonest despite the thrilling margin of COVID-19 cases at the border entry points of the country.
During the Presidential COVID-19 address on Monday, H.E YK Museveni affirmed Public transport means like taxis, mini-buses, buses, within the non-border districts will resume work provided they carry one half of their normal capacity plus a conductor and driver.
“We shall now allow the regulated opening of public means of transport like taxis, mini-buses, provided they carry one half of their normal capacity plus the conductor and driver,” stated President Museveni.
He also opened up on banning public transport brokers in parks as it would be a threat to social distancing.
“We do not want to see brokers in these parks for now,” he added.
However, Presidential Museveni ascertained that Boda Bodas will only be allowed to carry luggage and deliver commodities to clients.
Apparently, Public transport has been scheduled to resume by June, 4.
Imbaraga encourages you to stay home, and safe as we combat COVID-19 Pandemic in Uganda.
