{"id":22197,"date":"2021-12-02T15:44:07","date_gmt":"2021-12-02T15:44:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/?p=22197"},"modified":"2021-12-02T15:29:48","modified_gmt":"2021-12-02T15:29:48","slug":"bus-operators-explain-hike-of-transport-fares","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/bus-operators-explain-hike-of-transport-fares","title":{"rendered":"Bus operators explain hike of transport fares"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>Bus operators have said the adjusted transport fares from Kampala to different parts of the country take effect today.<\/p>\n<p>The acting chairperson of United Bus Owners Association (UBOA), Mr Solomon Nsimire, said the new fares are based on a consultative meeting following the increase of fuel prices in the months of October and November.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAfter the consultative meeting, different operators came up with new transport fares that will enable them continue serving their customers,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Marginal increase<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn average, all bus fares have been increased by between Shs5,000 and Shs8,000 and we hope that this increment will help us cover up the increased cost so that we can continue working,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Mr Robert Mutebi, the secretary of UBOA, said the Covid-19 regulations also affected their business.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen we resumed working all the public vehicles were loading half capacity and this meant that to continue operating we had to double the fares but we did not because of the economic condition. We increased to between 40 and 50 percent as opposed to increasing it by 100 percent,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p><b>READ:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Is it inflation or reduction in incomes: What is pushing up prices of goods, services?<\/p>\n<p>Destination New fare<\/p>\n<p>Western region<\/p>\n<p>Masaka Shs 20,000<\/p>\n<p>Mbarara Shs40,000<\/p>\n<p>Ntungamo Shs 50,000<\/p>\n<p>Rukungiri Shs 60,000<\/p>\n<p>Kabale Shs 70,000<\/p>\n<p>Kisoro Shs 80,000<\/p>\n<p>Kanungu Shs 50,000<\/p>\n<p>Kasese Shs 60,000<\/p>\n<p>Hoima Shs 30,000<\/p>\n<p>Wanseko Shs 40,000<\/p>\n<p>Kyangwali Shs 50,000<\/p>\n<p>Masindi Shs 30,000<\/p>\n<p>Fort Portal Shs50,000<\/p>\n<p>Kagadi Shs 35,000<\/p>\n<p>Mutukula Shs 35,000<\/p>\n<p>Kisiizi Shs 70,000<\/p>\n<p>Ibanda Shs 50,000<\/p>\n<p>Kamwenge Shs 60,000<\/p>\n<p>Bundibugyo Shs 55,000<\/p>\n<p>Bwera Shs 60,000<\/p>\n<p>Northern region<\/p>\n<p>Migera Shs 35,000<\/p>\n<p>Kigumba Shs 45,000<\/p>\n<p>Bweyale Shs 45,000<\/p>\n<p>Karuma Shs 45,000<\/p>\n<p>Hamdin corner Shs 45,000<\/p>\n<p>Gulu Shs 50,000<\/p>\n<p>Kitgum Shs 65,000<\/p>\n<p>Lukung Shs 75,000<\/p>\n<p>Palabel Shs 85,000<\/p>\n<p>Paloda Shs 85,000<\/p>\n<p>Orom Shs 85,000<\/p>\n<p>Karenga Shs 95,000<\/p>\n<p>Agoro Shs 75,000<\/p>\n<p>Abim Shs 75,000<\/p>\n<p>Pader Shs 75,000<\/p>\n<p>Lira Shs 50,000<\/p>\n<p>Aduku Shs 55,000<\/p>\n<p>Apach Shs 65,000<\/p>\n<p>Alegu Shs 75,000<\/p>\n<p>Moyo Shs 75,000<\/p>\n<p>Yumber Shs 95,000<\/p>\n<p>Eastern region<\/p>\n<p>Jinja Shs 20,000<\/p>\n<p>Iganga Shs 30,000<\/p>\n<p>Mbale Shs 40,000<\/p>\n<p>Kachumbala Shs 40,000<\/p>\n<p>Bukedea Shs 45,000<\/p>\n<p>Kumi Shs 45,000<\/p>\n<p>Soroti Shs 50,000<\/p>\n<p>Serere Shs 60,000<\/p>\n<p>Katakwi Shs 60,000<\/p>\n<p>Iriiri Shs 65,000<\/p>\n<p>Matany Shs 70,000<\/p>\n<p>Moroto Shs 80,000<\/p>\n<p>Amuria Shs 65,000<\/p>\n<p>Kotido Shs 90,000<\/p>\n<p>Kabong Shs 95,000<\/p>\n<p>Karenga Shs 100,000<\/p>\n<p>Ochero Shs 60,000<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\">Uganda<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. Bus operators have said the adjusted transport fares from Kampala to different parts of the country take effect today. 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