The Opposition Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) has welcomed the government’s ongoing operation against taxis in Dangerous Mechanical Condition (DMC), commonly known as Ganyegenya, in Greater Kampala, but urged authorities to put measures in place to support taxi operators who have been forced out of the service.
The 100-day operation, launched on August 24 by the Ministry of Works and Transport in collaboration with Traffic Police, saw 178 vehicles impounded on the first day.
Addressing journalists at the party’s headquarters in Kampala today, UPC spokesperson Sharon Arach said the operation should be expanded beyond taxis to cover all vehicles in dangerous mechanical condition across the country.
She said the crackdown should include motorcycles, bicycles, tuk-tuks, trucks, buses, as well as both government and privately owned vehicles.
Arach also urged the government to consider the welfare of taxi operators and their families as the operation continues, noting that many have lost their source of income.
She proposed the deployment of institutional buses to help ease transportation challenges when schools reopen for the third term in about two weeks. According to the school calendar, schools are scheduled to reopen on September 14.
Meanwhile, UPC called on the government to accelerate road construction and ensure regular maintenance of existing roads, arguing that an efficient and safe transport system is essential for Uganda’s economic growth and development.
By Charles Katabalwa
26th Aug 2026
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