Boda-Boda Riders in Kasese Municipalityhave resolved to increase transport fares citing the hiked fuel prices.
A litre of Petrol in Kasese Municipality now goes for shillings 6800 from 6300.
Mr. Ahamed Al-Amin the Chairperson of the Boda-Boda Riders Kasese District says it’s no longer cost-effective to continue charging passengers the old fares given the high fuel prices.
He says that they resolved to introduce new fares of 2000=to cover their members from losses,
He told the press shortly after a joint meeting with Kasese Municipal Boda-Boda Executive and security held at Boma grounds today in Kasese town. Mr.Amin on hiking prices…
The Chairperson Boda-Boda Riders at Golden stage, Mr. Robert Muhindo, says that the high fuel price has affected their profit margin since some were still charging clients the old fares.
He says it would be unreasonable to continue charging passengers the same fares yet they can’t make profits for a litre of fuel they purchase at the moment. .Mr. Robert on fares speaking……
The OC Traffic Police Kasese Division, ASP Alex Amutuhaire cautioned cyclists against over loading and reckless riding.
ASP Amutuhaire on Recklessness……
Last evening, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has again stated that his government will not reduce taxes on fuel or provide subsidies for other essential commodities which are experiencing run away price increases.END.