Some Boda-boda riders in Kasese district have decried low income earning amidst persistent skyrocketing prices in fuel.
To Mr. Michael Bagenda who stages at Mulitusi stage in Kasese town, despite the increase in prices of other commodities, their customers have not adhered to the increase in price of boda-boda services.
Mr. Bagenda speaking……
Mr. Sonk Bilong of Mahango stage in Kasese town who insisted that two thousand shillings should be the minimum transport fare for all riders later called for negotiations to avoid misunderstandings between them and passengers. Mr. Sonko Bilong speaking………….
The chairperson for boda-bodas at Kilembe stage Mr. Rojas Kule kadozi advised his fellows to increase the fares but warned them against carrying passengers without notifying them. Mr. kadozi speaking….
The increase in prices of essential commodities like Soap, Cooking oil and Fuel in Uganda is attributed to the Rusia-Ukraine war.
Currently, a liter of petrol in Uganda costs between five thousand five hundred shillings and six thousand shilling. ENDS