Fifteen drivers from YY Coaches have been directed to undergo compulsory refresher training at the Government Motor Vehicle Inspection Station in Namanve, Wakiso District, as part of measures to improve road safety.
Out of the 31 buses recently cleared by the Ministry of Works and Transport to resume operations, only 16 drivers met all the necessary qualifications. The clearance follows an extended suspension of YY Coach services, originally set for 15 days, to allow for in-depth investigations and a full compliance audit.
Allan Ssempebwa, the ministry’s senior communications officer, said that the number of buses allowed back on the road depends on how many drivers fulfill the ministry’s requirements.
“So far, 31 buses have passed inspection. But only 16 drivers have been approved, meaning only those buses are currently operational. The rest of the drivers must first complete refresher training,” he said.
He added that inspections are still ongoing for the remaining buses and that updates will be shared once the process is complete.YY Coaches operates a total fleet of 66 buses, all of which are now subject to the ministry’s newly introduced comprehensive mechanical inspection process.
The transport ministry ordered the suspension of YY Coaches on May 14, 2025, after two serious accidents involving the company’s vehicles.
As part of the conditions for lifting the suspension, Transport Minister Fred Byamukama mandated that all YY buses undergo thorough mechanical checks to confirm their roadworthiness. He also instructed the company to provide official driver appointment letters to ensure only qualified and vetted personnel are employed.