Innocent Muhangi, CEO, UDSA and Frans Hiemstra, GM, SSA provide drivers with safety gear.

Uber has announced a partnership with driving schools in Kampala to provide training for UberBoda driver-partners on road and vehicle safety.

According to information released to the media, the initiative is part of a solution to ensure that drivers are equipped from a safety perspective, following which they will be provided with certification highlighting the completed modules on traffic regulations.

In Kampala, the boda boda informal industry is a significant source of income for an estimated 150,000 people and a million nationally. This makes it a priority for Uber to commit to safety initiatives and local partnerships to enhance boda operations in the country.

“We are proud of the investment we have made across Uganda to empower the men and women that drive with Uber. Safety is of utmost importance to us, and this is why we are collaborating with driving schools to provide training to boda drivers on road safety, given the widespread usage of bodas in Kampala,” said Frans Hiemstra, General Manager, SSA, Uber.

Speaking on the partnership, Innocent Muhangi, CEO, Uganda Driving Standards Agency said, “As UDSA, we are committed to improving drivers’ skills and training and enhancing road safety in Uganda. We are pleased to collaborate with Uber to provide boda boda drivers with the requisite training to equip them on safe driving.”

“We are more committed than ever to play a critical role in complementing existing public transportation infrastructure, while creating more economic opportunities for Ugandans.”