During the dry runs, motorists were given dummy toll cards but told that they will continue to use the Expressway at no cost until the payment officially starts on January 6.
In November, the government announced that effective January 2022, road users will pay toll fees along Kampala-Entebbe Expressway.
The toll collections will be made by French Firm Egis Operations SPA. Uganda National Roads Authority -UNRA has contracted the firm at a cost of shillings 122billion for maintenance and tolling operations for five years. Toll collection will be on the 25-km section of the Expressway between Busega and Mpala inter-changes as well as the 1.2 km section on Munyonyo.
According to the toll fees, motorcycles with more than 400cc and not Boda Bodas will pay 3,000 Shillings, light vehicles 5,000 Shillings, medium goods vehicles(2-3axles) 10,000, large goods vehicles and buses (4-5 axles) 15,000 Shillings whereas large goods vehicles will pay 18,000.
During the dry runs, motorists were given dummy toll cards but told that they will continue to use the Expressway at no cost until the payment officially starts on January 6.
Ivan Katamba, the Maintenance Manager EGIS Operations, says that the dry runs are meant to educate motorists on how the tolling system works to avoid traffic when actual road pricing starts.
According to Katamba, the users of the expressway will also be required to give feedback about the tolling system, highlighting what needs to be done to ensure a smooth exercise.
Mustafa Kyeyune a taxi guide at Entebbe Expressway stage, appreciated the dry run but said that the However, the 5000 Shilling tool fees per single trip are too high compared to their income.
