Nicholas A
Drivers in Buyanja town council, Rukungiri district, are urging local authorities to provide a designated parking yard in the area due to concerns about the security of their vehicles, particularly during nighttime hours.
At the official launch of the Buyanja Town Council Drivers Association on March 28, 2024, Alex Makanda, the Chairperson, expressed the pressing need for a secure parking facility. Makanda emphasized that the absence of a designated parking area poses a significant risk to their vehicles and urged the town council authorities to address this issue promptly.
Furthermore, Makanda highlighted the challenges faced by drivers due to poor road conditions, which hinder their ability to transport goods such as building materials efficiently. He called for government intervention to improve transportation infrastructure in the area, enabling transporters to carry out their activities without disruptions.
In response to the driver’s request for a parking yard, Mayor Mzei Tigandeenga William Manex assured that he would collaborate with relevant authorities to establish a designated parking area in the town. He also urged drivers to fulfill their tax obligations, emphasizing that tax compliance is essential for the development of the area.
As the guest of honor, Rubabo County MP Naboth Namanya commended the Buyanja drivers for their unity and commitment to development. He encouraged them to leverage their unity to initiate projects aligned with their profession, such as brick-making, to create additional sources of income and enhance local markets.
The Buyanja Drivers Association currently boasts a membership of 63 individuals.
