In a move aimed at enhancing safety and organization in Uganda’s transport sector, the Ministry of Works and Transport has launched a new directive requiring all boda-boda riders in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area to wear uniform reflector jackets.
The jackets, which are designed to improve rider identification and ensure passenger safety, will feature essential information such as the rider’s photo, name, contact details, and a scannable QR code for easy identity verification.
Each jacket will be color-coded according to the rider’s division: pink for Kampala Central, dark blue for Makindye, and forest green for Nakawa.
To promote accountability, the details on the jackets will be linked to the registered motorcycle information, including its official number plate.
This initiative is aimed at curbing impersonation, enhancing security, and fostering trust between riders and passengers.
“The initiative is designed to improve rider identification, enhance passenger safety, and reduce cases of impersonation. It is a significant step towards creating an organized and accountable transport system,” stated the Ministry on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle.
The government sees this measure as part of ongoing efforts to regulate and professionalize the boda-boda industry, which is a key component of urban transport in Uganda.
The Ministry has called on all riders and relevant stakeholders to support the rollout of the new jackets across the metropolitan area.
