Weighbridges are corruption centres!

Oct 06, 2008

EDITOR—Corruption at the weighbridges in Uganda stinks! As transporters we have been compelled to open accounts with officials for bribes, so that our trucks are not impounded or deliberately delayed!

EDITOR—Corruption at the weighbridges in Uganda stinks! As transporters we have been compelled to open accounts with officials for bribes, so that our trucks are not impounded or deliberately delayed!

Can you imagine clearing a lorry carrying more than 80 tonnes of cement to Burundi and then it is given permission for re-export!

At the weighbridge the officers, just solicit heavy bribes in dollars and the truck is cleared in Lukaya, Mbarara and Katuna!

The ‘managers’ of weighbridges are just collecting bribes! This corruption is responsible for the destruction of our roads as most people overload trucks. It is also responsible for the rampant accidents on the road. We are fed up.

All the lorries in transit should be cleared of their tonnage at bonded warehouses because the weighbridges are dens of thieves. Please help us and help the economy. save lives and promote trade in the region.

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