Pioneer bus workers go on strike over salaries

By Vision Reporter

Workers of a private bus company, Pioneer Easy bus have gone on strike, partially paralyzing public transport in Uganda's capital, Kampala and its suburbs.

The over 200 drivers and conductors are demanding for two-monthly salary arrears.

They have camped at Namboole national stadium where the buses are parked, vowing to continue with the strike until their grievances are addressed.  

Meanwhile, Pioneer Easy bus managers are said to be locked up in a meeting to iron out the issue.