Link buses back on the road as Gov’t lifts suspension

Works and Transport Minister, Gen Edward Katumba Wamala told journalists that government has lifted the suspension.

“Having gone through all the processes and convinced that Link Bus has taken necessary process to address the challenges and have put in place measures to address gaps that were there, we have taken decision to lift the suspension against Link buses,” Gen Katumba said.

“They can start going back to the routes and also address some of the gaps created by their absence.”

The government report blamed the accident on human error, on the side of the bus driver. Katumba said the lifting of the suspension also came after the bus company cooperated and offered to foot bills for burial arrangements and medical treatment for the dead and injured respectively.

The Transport Minister also announced that only buses and drivers that have been verified by the ministry will be allowed back onto the road.

Following the suspension of the bus company, the competitors increased the transport fares due to the extremely high demand that the suspension caused. The development is a sigh of relief to both members of the public and the bus company that have been anxiously waiting for this.

The Works and Transport Minister appealed to members of the public to ensure discipline on the road.