Transport

Uganda Airlines is on the brink of a historic milestone as it gears up for its first direct flights to Europe next month. The excitement surrounding this development has already translated into remarkable success. The national carrier has received an overwhelming response, with more than 500 bookings secured for its upcoming London Gatwick route set to commence on May 18. ...

Commissioner Winston Katushabe from the Ministry of Works and Transport is advocating for a significant reduction in the importation of aged vehicles in Uganda. He stresses the importance of transitioning to new and electric cars to combat the escalating air pollution crisis in the city. During the Green Mobility Forum in Kampala, Katushabe raised awareness about the detrimental effects of ...

Transporters plying different upcountry routes have continued to hike transport fares ahead of Christmas slated for Monday next week. When reporters from Daily Monitor visited different parks and bus terminals in the city, they discovered that majority of the operators had increased transport fares by between Shs5,000 and Shs10,000. This is to compensate for the dwindling number of passengers returning to ...

On Tuesday, January 24, Kenya Railways Corporation announced its plans to scrap cash payments for the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) train tickets. The corporation noted in a public notice that its operations for the Madaraka Express would fully be cashless. It also said that this will take effect on 1 February, 2023. To replace the cash payment system, Kenya Railways ...

A report to President Museveni has shown that the National carrier, Uganda Airlines is losing USD305,500, approximately shs1.2 billion, everyday the Airbus A330 aircraft is grounded. Purchased purposely for long-distance or international flights, the national carrier has two Airbus A330-800neo aircraft but they are yet to start work. Out of the two planes, only one is currently operating on the ...