Truck drivers and transport sector leaders have voiced support for a proposal before Uganda's Parliament that would keep heavy-tonnage trucks out of Kampala's Central Business District during daytime hours, according to NTV Uganda.
Those backing the plan say it could reduce traffic congestion in the city centre, make the roads safer, and allow goods to reach their destinations faster.
Their support comes with conditions, however. The drivers and transport leaders want more consultations held before any restrictions take effect, and they say certain facilities need to be put in place first. NTV Uganda did not specify in its reporting which facilities are being sought or who else would need to be consulted.
The proposal remains before Parliament, and no timeline for a decision has been reported. The details of the restriction, including which vehicle weights would be covered and what hours would apply, have also not been made public in the source reporting.
What to watch next: whether Parliament moves the proposal forward and how the government responds to the calls for wider consultation and new facilities before enforcement begins.
