Police have impounded 178 public service vehicles (PSVs) operating in dangerous mechanical conditions during an enforcement operation conducted across the Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) area.
The operation, conducted on Monday, targeted vehicles deemed mechanically unsafe and is aimed at ensuring that PSVs operating on the roads are roadworthy and comply with required safety standards.
According to police, 53 vehicles were impounded in KMP East, 62 in KMP South and 63 in KMP North.
The vehicles are currently being held at various police stations within the KMP area.
Police urged PSV owners, operators and drivers to regularly inspect and maintain their vehicles and rectify mechanical defects before putting them on the road.
“Road safety is a shared responsibility, and there will be no compromise where the safety of the public is concerned,” police said.
Police warned that mechanically unsafe vehicles endanger not only passengers but also other road users.
The enforcement operations will continue until compliance with road safety requirements is restored across the KMP area.
Police further urged PSV operators to prioritise passenger safety by ensuring their vehicles are properly maintained and in a roadworthy condition before operating on public roads.
