The Ministry of Local Government and other government officials will meet with bus operators today to discuss the impasse over the park user fees.
The meeting is scheduled to take place at the Ministry of Local Government offices in Kampala.
Last week, bus operators suspended all operations in protest against the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) enforcement officers’ move to close down all bus terminals over non-payment of the Shs2.4 million annual park user fees.
The bus operators argue that the fees are too high and are crippling their businesses.
The government has called the meeting in an attempt to find a solution to the impasse.
The bus operators have submitted a petition to the Ministry of Local Government outlining their grievances.
The bus operators are awaiting the outcome of the meeting to decide whether or not to resume the strike.
In addition to the Shs2.4 million park user fees, bus operators are also required to pay Shs2.8 million for operating licences for each bus, Shs1.5 million for passenger service vehicle licences, and Shs1.3 million as advance income tax to Uganda Revenue Authority.
The meeting is expected to be a crucial one for the bus operators and the government. The outcome of the meeting could have a major impact on the public transport sector in Uganda.
