The Notice of Suspension of Nile Star Passenger Bus Services.
Nile Trade Link Services, the company managing the operations of Nile Star Buses, has suspended all passenger transport services following a string of serious accidents in just one month. In a public notice issued on Thursday, the company announced that the suspension takes effect immediately, to allow for a comprehensive review and restructuring of its operations.
“To our esteemed customers and the entire public, we wish to inform you that Nile Trade Link Limited has temporarily suspended all passenger transport services effective 6th November 2025,” the statement reads in part. The company, however, said it will continue handling parcel and luggage transportation as internal reviews continue.
The decision comes after three separate accidents involving Nile Star buses within weeks. Barely a month ago, a Nile Star bus en route to Yumbe from Kampala collided head-on with a Platinum Bus in Kiryandongo District, killing 43 passengers across the two buses, a truck, and a private Congolese-registered vehicle.
On Wednesday evening, another Nile Star bus heading to Arua from Kampala veered off the road and overturned in Kololo Village, Kiryandongo District, after the driver reportedly tried to avoid knocking a motorcycle rider, leaving several passengers critically injured.
Less than 24 hours later, on Thursday morning, an executive Nile Star bus traveling from Arua to Kampala knocked down a motorcycle and its passenger in Wobulenzi Town, critically injuring both. The successive crashes have sparked outrage and fear among travelers, with many demanding tighter regulation and improved road safety measures.
In Arua City, residents and regular passengers welcomed the suspension, saying it was long overdue. Vincent Akuma, a businessman who frequently uses Nile Star services and lost a colleague in last month’s crash, said the company must use this break to put passenger safety first. “Nile Star should take ample time to review its operations before resuming. This is a busy period, but people’s lives must come first,” Akuma said.
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