Busege tax drivers oppose new traffic regulations

The taxi drivers of Busega park  were furious over the new traffic guidelines imposed by the government. The rules—no stopping near junctions, strict pick-up and drop-off zones, and heavy fines for violations—made their already tough job even harder.One driver Tamale Swaibu operating  at Kiboga stage says  it’s time for all drivers to protest against  these penalties.

"How do they expect us to work like this?" complained  Kyeyume Mustapha a stage guide “I suggest government should have considered marking the various roads instead of coming up with such penalities"Passengers won’t walk 100 meters just to board a taxi. If we follow these rules, we’ll lose customers!" Others grumbled about the lack of enough designated parking spaces, forcing them to either risk fines or spend hours waiting in long queues.  

The tension reached a boiling point when two taxis were impounded for stopping near a busy junction to pick up passengers. Word spread quickly, and soon, drivers gathered in small groups, venting their frustrations. "This isn’t about order—it’s just another way to extort money from us," argued Nsimbe Norman operating at Butambala stage slamming   his fist on the hood of his car. Many feared that strict enforcement would cut into their already meager earnings, leaving them struggling to feed their families. Some even threatened to protest, arguing that the rules were unrealistic for Busega’s chaotic streets.  

By the end of the day, the drivers reluctantly accepted that they had no choice but to adapt—at least on the surface. "We’ll follow the rules when the traffic officers are watching," muttered Kato with a sly grin, "but passengers still need rides, and we still need money." As engines roared and taxis pulled out of the park, it was clear that the battle between the city’s regulations and the drivers’ survival instincts was far from over. For now, they would navigate the chaos as they always had—one fare at a time.

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