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Transport regulator accused of overstepping its mandate

Lawrence Bwire Mbuga, Uber Driver-partner gets into his new car.

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) could be overstepping its mandate in introducing new legislative proposals for digital ride-hailing apps.

Analysts say the draft NTSA Operation of Digital Hailing Operators Regulations 2019 confers new powers on the transport regulator that should be undertaken by more relevant state organs.

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