The Lira-Amolatar Taxi Drivers and Conductors Association is set to conduct a mass driving licence processing exercise beginning November 22, 2026, at its terminal at Uhuru Bar Stage in Lira City.
The exercise is expected to benefit hundreds of drivers and conductors who have faced challenges accessing driving licence services, often requiring them to travel long distances to obtain or renew their licences.
Speaking to the media in an interview, Mr Kizito Okao, the Chief Executive Officer of the Lira-Amolatar Taxi Drivers and Conductors Association, who also doubles as the Regional Coordinator for Defensive Driving in Lango, urged drivers and conductors to turn up in large numbers and take advantage of the opportunity.
“We are bringing services closer to our people. This is a golden opportunity for every driver and conductor to regularise their documents without the usual hustle of travelling long distances,” Mr Okao said.
He revealed that the association’s office is already open for early registration, urging interested drivers and conductors to register in advance to avoid last-minute congestion.
The exercise will cover several services, including processing of new driving licences, renewal of expired and lapsed licences, replacement of lost licences, extension of driving licence classes and other related services.
Mr Okao said the association was committed to ensuring that all its members operate within the law, emphasising that possessing a valid driving licence is not only a legal requirement but also essential for road safety and professionalism.
He urged drivers and conductors to take the exercise seriously, warning that operating without valid driving licences exposes them to legal penalties and puts other road users at risk.
He further encouraged members of the public seeking more information, guidance or early registration to visit the association’s office at the Amolatar Taxi Stage terminal, Uhuru Bar, or call 0392153777.
The initiative has been welcomed by several drivers, who say it will save them time and money while reducing the risk of falling victim to unscrupulous middlemen.
The exercise is scheduled to commence on November 22, 2026. Drivers and conductors have been advised to carry all the necessary documents and report early to avoid congestion at the venue.
