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Commuters in Kira Municipality, Wakiso District, now have a new public transport option after the government launched 21 Kayoola electric buses to operate on key routes in the area.
The buses were commissioned on Friday as part of government's plan to modernise transport in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area (GKMA), reduce traffic congestion and gradually replace old, polluting vehicles.
Minister for Kampala and Metropolitan Affairs Minsa Kabanda said the project is part of the GKMA Multi-Modal Urban Transport Masterplan, which aims to create a more efficient and integrated public transport system.
•The first phase will serve three routes:
Namugongo – Sonde
Kira – Kiwologoma – Nakwero
Kisaasi – Kyanja – Kungu – Najjera
Kira Municipality Mayor Allan Bulamu said the buses will charge affordable fares while promoting cleaner transport and reducing carbon emissions.
Wakiso District Chairperson Ian Kyeyune said Kira is only the pilot area, with plans to expand the electric bus service to other municipalities across the district.
Kiira Motors Corporation Board Chairperson Fred Emmanuel Mugunga said more than 100 additional electric buses are expected to be deployed before the end of the year to serve Kampala and its suburbs.
The launch comes as authorities continue removing commuter taxis found in Dangerous Mechanical Condition (DMC) from the roads, with government promoting safer and more environmentally friendly public transport alternatives.
Daily Monitor UG