As part of the new measures, transport or logistic companies will have to test all their drivers within the country and then adopt and implement the new "Truck Driver Journey Management System" Mobile application for easier monitoring.
Previously, truck drivers would be tested at entry points and continue with their journeys as results were being processed.
Dr Monica Musenero, an epidemiologist and also the COVID-19 presidential advisor says that the new measures set up by the government will help reduce the fear and mistrust that Ugandans have had towards truck drivers.
Mr Byron Kinene, the chairperson of the Regional Lorry Drivers and Transporters Association, says the new measures are timely because positive cases of truck drivers are increasing the country's tally.
However, some truck driver associations are not content with the new measures saying that the plan needs to be clearly defined to cater for all types of truck drivers.
