YY coaches undergo comprehensive inspection
YY buses at the inspection centre in Namanve. Photo | Mike Sebalu
What you need to know:
- The Ministry had suspended the company's operations for 15 days on Tuesday to allow for thorough investigations and a full compliance audit before resuming operations
The Ministry of Works and Transport has initiated a comprehensive inspection of all Y.Y Coach Company buses at the Namanve Motor Vehicle Inspection Station.
This move follows a directive from the Minister of State for Transport, Fred Byabakama, after recent road crashes involving the company's buses along major highways.
According to Suzan Kataike, the Ministry's spokesperson, the inspection will last for one week.
"The exercise started today (Friday, May 16) following the Minister's directive," she said. "The buses are at Namanve at our motor vehicle inspection center, and the technical team hopes to complete the work within a week. Once done, they will submit a report to the Minister, who will then decide on the way forward."
The Ministry had suspended the company's operations for 15 days on Tuesday to allow for thorough investigations and a full compliance audit before resuming operations.
Kataike added that the inspection includes verifying the buses' roadworthiness and ensuring drivers possess the proper class of driver's licenses.
"There are different checks ongoing to ensure Passenger Service Vehicles (PSVs) are okay, including proper route charts," Kataike explained. The Police had attributed the recent crashes to speeding, highlighting the need for stricter safety measures.
With 25,107 road crashes reported in 2024, accounting for a 6.4 per cent increase from 2023, the Ministry's actions aim to enhance road safety and prevent future accidents.
The outcome of the inspection will determine the company's fate and potential measures to improve their operations.
